Caries-experiences and dental treatment needs among (16-18 years old) in high school girls in al-Mussayb City, Babylon Governorate
Joint Authors
al-Samirrai, Sulafah K.
al-Shammari, Zahra M.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.147-149, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : Numerous epidemiological studies were conducted in Iraq, concerning dental caries and related etiological factors however; most of these studies were concerned with pre-and primary school children and/or those at index ages (12-15years old).
At the time studies regarding older ages are very limited.
This study was done to determine the prevalence and severity of dental caries and treatment need among high schools girls (16-18 years old) in Al-Mussayb city, Babylon Governorate.
Thus, it can be considered as a base line data that allows studying dental caries among permanent dentition, also allows the comparison with other studies in other parts of the world.
Material and Method : A total number of 900 high school girls were examined in their classroom following the method of WHO.
Dental caries was recorded by application of DMFT / DMFS index, and dental treatment needs following criteria of WHO.
Results: The prevalence of dental caries was 70.5 % with a mean DMFT / DMFS values (3.30 ±SE 0.091, 4.94 ±SE 0.161) respectively.
A statistically highly significant increase of caries-experience was recorded with aging.
The highest percentage of girls needed one surface restoration (60.8 %).
Conclusion: A relatively high caries-experience was present among high school girl in Al Mussayb city indicating the need for preventive programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Shammari, Zahra M.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah K.. 2015. Caries-experiences and dental treatment needs among (16-18 years old) in high school girls in al-Mussayb City, Babylon Governorate. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 27, no. 4, pp.147-149.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Shammari, Zahra M.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah K.. Caries-experiences and dental treatment needs among (16-18 years old) in high school girls in al-Mussayb City, Babylon Governorate. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 27, no. 4 (Dec. 2015), pp.147-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651457
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Shammari, Zahra M.& al-Samirrai, Sulafah K.. Caries-experiences and dental treatment needs among (16-18 years old) in high school girls in al-Mussayb City, Babylon Governorate. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 27, no. 4, pp.147-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651457
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 149
Record ID
BIM-651457