Caries experience in a selected group of children in Kuwait

Murtomaa, Heikki; F, Al Za'abi; Re, Morris; Metsäniitty, Mari

doi:10.3109/00016359509006006

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“…The caries experience in primary teeth of 6-year-olds was about the same in Oman (4.6) [15] and in one Saudi Arabian study (5.7) [29]. A study concerning one private school in Kuwait in 1993 revealed about the same caries experience figures for the age groups of 3-7 years [30].…”

Section: Dental Caries In Primary Teethmentioning

confidence: 67%

Oral Health in Kuwait before the Gulf War

Behbehani¹,

Shah

2002

Med Princ Pract

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Objective: The aim of this oral health survey was to determine the oral health status and oral health behavior in the whole population in Kuwait. This survey was part of the Kuwait Health Survey, which was conducted by the Ministry of Public Health. The original data were destroyed during the Gulf War (1990/1991), but the aim of this report is to publish the main findings concerning oral health and related factors. Methodology: The data were collected between April 1984 and April 1985. The sample consisted of 3,358 households and 26,530 individuals. The survey consisted of interviews and clinical examinations (>12-year-olds). WHO (1977) criteria were used for examinations. Results: Females were more often brushing their teeth at least once a day than males and non-Kuwaitis slightly more often than Kuwaitis. Over one third (39%) had visited a dentist during the previous 12 months. The proportion of subjects with soft deposit was 66%, calculus 45%, intensive gingivitis 46% and advanced periodontitis 18%. The caries experience was prevalent (52%) in primary dentition (<8-year-olds) and in permanent dentition, highest (95%) among the 60- to 64-year-olds. Conclusion: Preventive programs for periodontal diseases and for dental caries are urgently needed. The coverage of curative care of both diseases also needs to be improved. Health behavior improvement should be targeted by oral health promotion activities.

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Section: Dental Caries In Primary Teethmentioning

confidence: 67%

Oral Health in Kuwait before the Gulf War

Behbehani¹,

Shah

2002

Med Princ Pract

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“…In both groups, the inflammatory lesions occurred more often in the maxilla than in the mandible although the difference was statistically significant only among people addicted to tobacco. According to Murtomaa et al [34], the anterior teeth of the upper arch are more prone to injuries, which may result in the pulp necrosis and consequent AP. In the population of the Łódź region, the percentage of teeth with apical periodontitis in the group of smoking pa-IJOMEH 2020;33(1)…”

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The influence of tobacco smoking on dental periapical condition in a sample of an adult population of the Łódź region, Poland

Sopińska

Bołtacz-Rzepkowska

2020

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: Epidemiological studies show that apical periodontitis (AP), alongside tooth decay, is the most common oral disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of smoking on the prevalence of AP in the population of the Łódź region, Poland. Material and Methods: The study involved 815 first-time, randomly selected patients reporting to the Central Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz. The studied group was a systematic sample of the population admitted for treatment in 2016. The study consisted of a questionnaire and a radiological part. Each patient filled out a questionnaire containing demographic data, and an interview regarding smoking and diabetes. The radiological part of the study included the analysis of panoramic radiographs which showed the periapical status, and the presence and quality of root canal treatment. Results: Teeth with AP were observed more frequently in patients addicted to tobacco either at the time of the study or in the past (group 1)-7.2% than in people who had never smoked (group 2)-5.2% (p < 0.0005). In the teeth without root canal treatment, AP was observed more frequently in group 1-3.5% than in group 2-1.9% (p < 0.0005). A statistically significant difference was found in the percentage of endodontically treated teeth between group 1 and group 2 (10.7% vs. 9.6%) (p = 0.017). However, no difference was observed in the frequency of AP in the endodontically treated teeth in both groups (37.6% vs. 35.8%) (p = 0.451). Conclusions: Smokers are a group facing an increased risk of AP and, therefore, there is a need for an early detection and treatment of caries and its complications in this group of patients. The multifactorial etiology of AP indicates the necessity to undertake further studies on the effect of smoking on the periapical status.

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“…Although the caries prevalence was low, this study also showed that, at least in some of the Kuwaiti infants and toddlers studied, the caries process started soon after tooth eruption. Given that previous studies of Kuwaiti children have shown a higher and increasing prevalence and severity of caries [ 9 , 10 , 11 ], Kuwaiti children should be continuously monitored to determine at what age caries manifests in them and to intervene with prevention.…”

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“…Early studies done in the 1920s and 1990s show inconsistency in the occurrence of caries in Kuwaiti children 4-6 years (11.5%) [ 9 ], 1.4-4 years (19%) [ 10 ], and 3-7 years (22%) [ 11 ]. These data show an increase in early childhood caries prevalence among Kuwaiti children.…”

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Caries Prevalence, Oral Hygiene, and Oral Health Habits of Kuwaiti Infants and Toddlers

Nazar¹,

Al-Mutawa²,

Ariga

et al. 2013

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the oral health, oral hygiene, and oral health habits of Kuwaiti infants and toddlers. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study of a convenience sample included 336 infants and toddlers (156 females and 180 males). The teeth of the infants and toddlers were examined using a mirror and a light source. Oral hygiene was recorded, and then all teeth were cleaned with gauze and examined for caries. Parents were interviewed regarding their children's feeding habits, brushing or tooth cleaning, and night feeding. The evaluation criteria for caries were sound teeth, noncavitated lesions, cavitated lesions, filled teeth, and missing teeth. Results: The mean age was 11.1 ± 2.4 months (range 2-23). Of the 336 subjects, 247 (73%) had good oral hygiene, 64 (19%) had parents who brushed or cleaned their infants' and toddlers' teeth; 288 (86%) were bottle-fed, and 290 (86%) were also night fed. The mean number of teeth upon examination was 4.6 ± 2.7 (range 2-8). Three percent of the infants and toddlers had caries. Cavitated lesions were present in 6 patients (1.8%), while 4 (1.2%) had noncavitated lesions. The mean d1d2t (caries teeth: noncavitated lesions and cavitated lesions) was 0.03 ± 0.3, and the mean d1d2s (carious surfaces) was 0.07 ± 0.5. Conclusion: The caries prevalence and severity was low in infants and toddlers. However, poor oral health practices and habits as well as unhealthy feeding practices that could affect the future caries prevalence were noted.

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Caries experience in a selected group of children in Kuwait

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

Oral Health in Kuwait before the Gulf War

Oral Health in Kuwait before the Gulf War

The influence of tobacco smoking on dental periapical condition in a sample of an adult population of the Łódź region, Poland

Caries Prevalence, Oral Hygiene, and Oral Health Habits of Kuwaiti Infants and Toddlers

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