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Oral Biofilm Analysis of Palatal Expanders by Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
Published on: October 20, 2011
[Characteristics of orofacial system in case of Slovene schoolchildren within four countries]
Abstract:
1339 Slovene school children have been examined for disgnaties and caries in the neighbouring areas of three countries bordering Slovene homeland: parts of Italy, Austria and Hungary, which means in different socioeconomic conditions. The statistic analysis of the obtained material allows the following conclusions: The general growth of caries is advancing; The general average frequency of caries; in Slovenia 97%, in Italy 87%, in Austria 82% and in Hungary 97%. CEF (caries, extraction, filling) as found in the first permanent molar: In Slovenia 94%, in Italy 85%, in Austria 75% and in Hungary 87%. Level of dental care: Hungary 15%, Slovenia 60%, Italy 78%, Austria 87%. Disgnations show the following state: In Hungary 87%, in Slovenia 60%, in Italy 67%, in Austria 46%. Our research has additionally shown the following facts: the dental state is influenced by ecological conditions, economical development, cultural level and sociological structure (the majority of inhabitants being farmers).
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