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. 2013;25(3):163-6.
doi: 10.5455/msm.2013.25.163-166.

Prevalence of dental caries in the municipality gorazde during the period 2007-2012

Emsudina Deljo  1 , Semra Cavaljuga, Belma Meskovic
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Prevalence of dental caries in the municipality gorazde during the period 2007-2012

Emsudina Deljo et al. Mater Sociomed. 2013.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries today, regardless of known multi causal etiology of the disease and the possibility of its effective prevention still represents the most widespread disease of our civilization, which affects about 95% of our population. It affects all populations and age groups and is a disease that is very difficult to completely eradicate due to a complex interaction of biological factors, eating habits, social status Etc.

Goal: Goal is to report the prevalence of dental caries, DMFT-index and DMFT index in the first and seventh grades of grammar school in the municipality Gorazde during the last six years.

Material and methods: Children, which have yet to enroll in school and in the seventh grade children, have required medical examinations. A total of 1198 first grade and 1666 seventh-grade students are included. To determine the prevalence of dental caries DMFT was used. Examinations are carried out in accordance with the methodology and criteria of the WHO, by a dental mirror and dental probe.

Results: The prevalence of dental caries is extremely high as well as the values of DMFT index in the first and seventh grades in the municipality Gorazde.

Conclusion: In practice it is necessary to introduce prevention programs for pregnant women, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children with a wider use of the mass media.

Keywords: Children; DMF index; Municipality Gorazde.; Oral health.

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Patient chart for the systematic review.
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Prevalence of dental caries in children in the first grade.
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Structure of DMFT index among first grade students in the municipality Gorazde.
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The value of DMFT index among first grade students in the municipality Gorazde.
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The prevalence of dental caries in children of seventh grade.
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