Evaluation of the Prevalence of Clinical Consequences of Untreated Dental Caries Using PUFA/pufa Index in a Group of Iranian Children

Ramazani, Nahid; Rezaei, Sara

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“…The pufa index was proposed in 2010 by Monse and co-workers to gain data regarding the severity of oral conditions related to untreated caries (Monse et al 2010). Since conception, it has been used successfully with children in a variety of settings including those with limited access to dental care (Baginska et al 2013;Grund et al 2015;Ramazani et al 2017). The 'p' corresponds to pulpal involvement, 'u' for ulceration arising as a result of a carious tooth, 'f' for a fistula and 'a' for a dental abscess.…”

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Caries prevalence, clinical consequences and self-reported pain experienced by children living in the West Bank

Rogers

Tariq

Olsson³

et al. 2019

Eur Arch Paediatr Dent

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Aim To investigate both caries prevalence and clinical consequences experienced by deprived children in the West Bank, using a child-centred approach. Materials and methods Children were invited by their social workers to attend free dental screening sessions held across clinics in the north of the West Bank. Data were collected using the dmft/DMFT and pufa/PUFA indices. Dental pain was reported by children using the Wong-Baker FACES® pain scale. Data were analysed using SPSS Version 22.0. Results Data were collected for 177 children aged 4 to 18 years. Caries prevalence was 95.5% with only eight children presenting clinically caries-free. The sample had a dmft of 3.88, and DMFT of 3.44. The Care Index was calculated at 0.1 (mft/ dmft). Clinical consequences of caries were identified in 64% of the sample, with a mean pufa score of 2.12, and a PUFA score of 0.55. Dental pain was experienced by 45% of children. Conclusion Deprived children living in the West Bank experience high levels of untreated dental caries, with significant clinical consequences and self-reported pain.

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Caries prevalence, clinical consequences and self-reported pain experienced by children living in the West Bank

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Tariq

Olsson³

et al. 2019

Eur Arch Paediatr Dent

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“…Investigation of the oral and dental health status of children, 6-12 years old, indicated that total caries and total prevalence of untreated dental caries in the study population have been 93 and 30%, respectively [16]. The results of a study on 6-11-year-old Indian children revealed that the prevalence of dental caries was 79% in them, with the mean dmft and DMFT of 2.97 and 0.17, respectively [17].…”

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Investigation of dental caries prevalence, Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (dmft and DMFT indexes) and the associated factors among 9 - 11 years old children

Alami

Erfanpoor

Monfared

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Background: Oral hygiene is one of the most important health issues in children that affects the health of children. This study aimed to investigate dental caries prevalence, Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (dmft and DMFT Indexes) and the associated factors among 9 -11 years old children.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 4226 primary school students aged 9-11 years old using the census method in Iran. Data were collected by valid and reliable researcher-made checklists. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24 and using Kruskal Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and Logistic Regression tests.Results: The prevalence of permanent and primary dental caries in all students was 39.73% and 67.72%. The mean (standard deviation) of DMFT in the 9, 10 and 11 age groups were 0.6 (1.11), 0.97 (1.39) and 1.23 (1.63), respectively. The mean (standard deviation) dmft in the 9, 10 and 11 age groups were 3.14 (2.56), 2.46 (2.34) and 1.37 (1.84), respectively. There was a significant difference in DMFT and dmft between age groups (P<0.001). Results of multivariate logistic regression showed that there is a significant relationship between gender, birth rate, place of residence, mother's education, father's education and use of mouthwash with DMFT index (P<0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression showed that the variables of insurance, residence and mother's job were significantly correlated with dmft index (P<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of dental caries was high. Variables of gender, birth rate, parental education, place of residence, use of mouthwash, having health insurance and mother's job were effective in predicting dental caries in students. it seems necessary to hold educational courses to increase awareness among students, educators, and parents about oral Health. Keywords: Elementary students, School, dmft, DMFT, Children, Oral health

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“…Dental caries as the most prevalent infectious disease may affect the child population's health, growth and development (1,2). Accordingly, appropriate dental treatments are required to restore oral and subsequently general health.…”

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Hard Tissue Laser Applications in Pediatric Dentistry

Mirkarimi

2018

Iran J Pediatr

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Evaluation of the Prevalence of Clinical Consequences of Untreated Dental Caries Using PUFA/pufa Index in a Group of Iranian Children

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

Caries prevalence, clinical consequences and self-reported pain experienced by children living in the West Bank

Caries prevalence, clinical consequences and self-reported pain experienced by children living in the West Bank

Investigation of dental caries prevalence, Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (dmft and DMFT indexes) and the associated factors among 9 - 11 years old children

Hard Tissue Laser Applications in Pediatric Dentistry

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