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[Caries prevalence of a school population]
V Domínguez Rojas1, M V Acedo Díaz-Pache, P Ortega Molina
1Faculdad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Avances En Odontoestomatologia
|May 1, 1990
Summary
This study examined dental caries in 883 children aged 6-15 in Madrid. Findings highlight the prevalence of tooth decay and related factors in this pediatric population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in Tetuan, Madrid, involving 883 children aged 6 to 15.
- Focus on dental caries prevalence within a specific pediatric population from public schools.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of dental caries in children.
- To analyze the relationship between dental caries and various factors including age, sex, social class, dietary habits, and fluoride use.
Summary:
- The study assessed dental caries using DMFT, dmft, and DMFM indexes.
- Detailed analysis included the affection percentage for each tooth, with graphic representations.
Impact:
- Provides epidemiological data on pediatric dental caries in the Tetuan district.
- Informs public health strategies for oral disease prevention in school-aged children.