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Rev Cub Med Mil 2012; 41 (4)

Dental caries prevalence and associated risk factors

Rojas HI

Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 379-384
PDF size: 40.22 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objectives: to determine the prevalence of dental caries and the degree of association between oral health knowledge, oral hygiene and dental caries involvement.
Methods: from March 2008 to March 2009, a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in 100 young persons aged between 17 and 19 years suffering from tooth decay. Both sexes were included in the sample.
Results: the prevalence of caries was 7.7 % in women and 8.6% in men. Most participants of both sexes had poor oral hygiene. In 24 (48 %) women and 34 (68 %) men, oral health was low. Statistically significant differences were found on oral hygiene, oral health knowledge, and involvement by dental caries.
Conclusions: the prevalence of dental caries is high. The analyzed risk factors are associated with dental caries involvement.


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