Naslov
Risk factors for tooth decay in Croatiaa preschool children

Autori
Lulić-Dukić, Olga ; Jurić, Hrvoje ; Dukić, Walter

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry / Martin Curzon - Milano : European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, 2000

Skup
5th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Mjesto i datum
Bergen, Norveška, 07.06.2000. - 11.06.2000

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
dmf-s index; carries risk factors; feeding patterns

Sažetak
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of children aged between 2 and 6 years, living in Zagreb, the capitol of Croatia. The study was carried out in spring of 1999, 145 children were examined (68 female and 77 male), and dmf-s index was registered. Other important facts about caries risk factors like feeding patterns (night bottle-feeding), diet and oral hygiene behavior, for each child were taken from parents. Results show significantly higher dmf-s index in male than in female group (5.4 and 3.7, respectively). Mean value of rapid caries of deciduous upper incisors was 38 percent (female 25 percent and male 48 percent). In this group, the night bottle feeding until 2 years of age was registered in 41 percent of children, and 6 percent in three years old children. Thirty-eight percent of children were found to be caries free. In conclusion, it is evident, especially in male group there are inadequate feeding and oral hygiene habits, which have high influence on children dental health.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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