Significant caries index values and related factors in 5-6-year-old children in Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

To evaluate significant caries (SiC) index values and related factors in Turkish children aged 5-6 years old, children from 5 nursery schools in Istanbul were included in a cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic information and data about oral care habits were obtained from the records and from parents. Of 542 students examined, the mean decayed/missing/filled primary teeth (dmft) index was 3.74 (SD 3.49) and the SiC index was 7.75 (SD 2.56). About 76.8% of the children had experienced dental caries. Logistic regression analysis of the SiC index for dmft showed that risk factors for poor dental status were low mother's education (OR 2.04) and irregular toothbrushing versus once-a-day brushing (OR 4.09) or twice-a-day brushing (OR 4.20). Valeurs d'indice significatif de caries et facteurs associés chez les enfants âgés de 5 à 6 ans à Istanbul (Turquie)RÉSUMÉ Afin d'évaluer les valeurs d'indice significatif de caries (SiC, pour Significant Caries index) et les facteurs associés chez les enfants turcs âgés de 5 à 6 ans, une étude transversale a été réalisée sur les enfants de cinq écoles maternelles d'Istanbul. Les informations sociodémographiques et les données sur les habitudes d'hygiène bucco-dentaire provenaient des dossiers dentaires et des parents. Sur 542 écoliers examinés, l'indice CAO moyen (dent de lait cariée, absente ou obturée) était de 3,74 (E.T. 3,49) et l'indice SiC de 7,75 (E.T. 2,56). Environ 76,8 % des enfants avaient eu des caries dentaires. L'analyse de régression logistique de l'indice SiC par rapport à l'indice CAO a montré que les facteurs de risque associés à une mauvaise santé bucco-dentaire étaient un faible niveau d'instruction de la mère (OR 2,04) et un brossage des dents irrégulier, comparé à un brossage une fois par jour (OR 4,09) ou deux fois par jour (OR 4,20

Oral Health and Occlusion in Tunisian Preschool Children

“…In our sample the SiC index value (5.57) was almost equivalent to that revealed by Städtler in 516 Austrian children 6-year-olds [17] (6.1); while it was higher (8.1) in a study carried out by Adewakun in Eastern Trinidad for 6-year-olds children [18]. The figure is also worse, as reported by Namal et al [18], in 542 Turkish children, five-six years old (7.75); however, it was better in Australia for 6 years old children with SiC index about 4.7 [19,20].…”

“…Many studies pointed out that besides the comparison with literature data, SiC index is a reliable tool used to assess the caries risk and to identify the group of at risk children who showed caries level significantly higher than a general population [16][17][18]. In our sample the SiC index value (5.57) was almost equivalent to that revealed by Städtler in 516 Austrian children 6-year-olds [17] (6.1); while it was higher (8.1) in a study carried out by Adewakun in Eastern Trinidad for 6-year-olds children [18].…”

Ortodonti̇k Tedavi̇ Gören Bi̇reylerde Significant Caries Index Uygulamasinin Çürük Ri̇ski̇ Üzeri̇ne Etki̇si̇: Pi̇lot Çalişma

“…Ortodontik tedavi görmeyen bireylerde SiC baz alınarak yapılan iki çalışma 5,6 ; ortodontik tedavi gören bireylerde iki farklı risk grubuna göre DMFT durumunu takip eden bir çalışma 10 ve ortodontik tedavi gören bireylerde tedavi öncesi ve bitiminde BNL oluşum sıklığını rapor eden bir çalışma 9 bulunmaktadır.…”

“…Ülkemizde SiC ile ilgili yapılan sınırlı sayıda çalışma bulunmaktadır. 5,6 İstanbul' da, 2183 birey üzerinde yapılan bir çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre 18-19 yaş grubundaki bireylerde DMFT değeri 4.96 iken, SiC değerinin 6 olduğu bildirilmiştir. 5 Meksika' da genç yetişkinler üzerinde yapılan bir çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre 18 yaşındaki bireyler DMFT indeksi 4.04 bulunurken, SiC değerinin 8,64 olduğu rapor edilmiştir.…”

Comparing the effect of gain-frame and loss-frame SMS on the knowledge and practice of mothers with children less than 6 years of age in the field of children oral health: A randomized controlled trial

“…According to WHO, 60-90% of students around the world have tooth decay, with highest prevalence reported in Asian and Latin American countries 13 . The prevalence ranged from 50% in 5-9 years American children , 59-92% in 2-6 years old children in Philippine, 55% in 3-5 years old children in China, more than 89% in 6 years old Taiwanese children 14 , 93% in 6 years old Russian 15 , and 76.8% in 5-6 years old children in Turkey 16 .…”