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Severity of dental caries among 3-6 years old children in al-Edwania Village, Baghdad
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Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2006), pp.69-71, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2006-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Dental caries is a big problem among children in rural areas.
The aim of this study to investigate the severity of dental caries in Al-Edwania village.
Materials and methods : A sample of 95 children aged 3-6 years of both gender was examined according to the criteria of World Health Organization 1987.
Results : The results showed a lower severity of dental caries than previous study done in urban areas.
As for gender relation to the severity of dental caries, the data showed that girls had a higher caries severity than boys for both dentitions primary and permanent.
Conclusion : Decayed surfaces were higher than filled ones, therefore dental treatment and preventive measures should be applied.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Diyab, Ban S.. 2006. Severity of dental caries among 3-6 years old children in al-Edwania Village, Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.69-71.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-289462
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Diyab, Ban S.. Severity of dental caries among 3-6 years old children in al-Edwania Village, Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 18, no. 1 (2006), pp.69-71.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-289462
American Medical Association (AMA)
Diyab, Ban S.. Severity of dental caries among 3-6 years old children in al-Edwania Village, Baghdad. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2006. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.69-71.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-289462
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 70-71
Record ID
BIM-289462