Epidemiological analysis of dental caries among pupils in Shenzhen city
10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2017.01.011
- VernacularTitle:深圳市小学生恒牙龋病的流行病学分析
- Author:
LI Ju-hong
1
;
RUAN Shi-hong
1
;
ZHANG Zi-yang
1
;
WU Jian
1
Author Information
1. Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pupils;
Caries;
Permanent teeth;
Pit and fissure sealant;
Epidemiology
- From:
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases
2017;25(1):52-54
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To understand the distribution and treatment of dental caries among primary school students in Shenzhen City, and to provide a basis for prevention and treatment of dental caries of primary school students in Shenzhen City.
Methods :Using cluster sampling method, in the 10 districts of Shenzhen city, a total of 74 308 students in 63 primary school, were randomly selected and received examination of dental caries.
Results: Prevalence of caries was 15.7%. Decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) was 0.37 ± 0.18. Significant differences in age and gender distribution were found (P < 0.05). There is a correlation between prevalence of permanent teeth caries and age (P < 0.05). Rate of pit and fissure sealant, filling in permanent teeth were 31.17%, 19.05%. Controlling age and gender factors, significant differences between genders were found in rate of pit and fissure sealant, filling in permanent teeth (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Prevention of dental caries for pupils in Shenzhen city needs to be strengthened.
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