[Prevalence of mouth mucosa changes in 7- to 12-year old students].
The present study had the purpose to evaluate the clinical diagnosis of the oral lesions observed on children. The author examined 1396 children and observed 1670 different alterations. The result were analysed and it is discussed the most prevalent lesions. It is also emphasized the role of the Dentists in performing a more detailed examination in order to reach a better diagnosis and indicate the corresponding preventive nd therapeutic measures.
Silva
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Fac. Odont. Universidade de São Paulo.
Marcucci
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D044383:Black People; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D015995:Prevalence; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology
Contribuição para o estudo clínico da prevalência das alterações da mucosa bucal em escolares de 7 a 12 anos.