Effect of a preventive program on dental caries and mutans streptococci in Polish schoolchildren.
The effect of a preventive program was studied in Polish schoolchildren. The study was carried out in a group of 133 children, aged 10-12 yr, divided into a test and a control group. Children in the test group were initially treated with temporary restorations and were then given oral health education and preventive treatment by a specially trained chairside assistant. The preventive treatment included prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment and was carried out at least 10 times a year. The mean 3-yr DFS increment was 1.7 in the test and 10.9 in the control group. The salivary counts of mutans streptococci were similar in test and control group at baseline and after 1 and 2 yr. At the examination after 3 yr, a difference was established between the two groups.
Carlsson
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Department of Cariology, University of Lund, Malmö, Sweden.
Struzycka
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Wierzbicka
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Iwanicka-Frankowska
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Bratthall
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D002648:Child; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D011044:Poland; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014099:Toothbrushing
D005459:Fluorides