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Caries experience in a Norwegian urban population
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|May 1, 1977
Summary
This study found high caries experience in 35-year-olds in Oslo, with many decayed and missing teeth. Educational background impacted dental health outcomes for females, indicating disparities in treatment access.
Area of Science:
- Oral health epidemiology
- Dental public health
Background:
- Dental caries remains a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding caries experience and treatment patterns is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and patterns of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMF) in a sample of 35-year-old adults in Oslo.
- To investigate potential socioeconomic disparities in dental health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 117 35-year-old Oslo residents was surveyed.
- Dental examinations included clinical assessment and bitewing radiography to diagnose caries.
- Data on DMF teeth, educational attainment, and gender were collected.
Main Results:
- The mean DMF teeth score was 25.7, indicating high caries experience.
- Recurrent carious lesions were the primary cause of decayed teeth.
- Females with lower educational attainment had significantly more missing and fewer filled teeth compared to higher educated females.
Conclusions:
- The Oslo population surveyed exhibits substantial caries experience.
- Educational disparities influence dental health outcomes, particularly tooth loss and restorative treatment in females.
- Regular dental treatment access appears prevalent but may be unequally distributed across socioeconomic groups.