title: [Survey of the frequency of dental caries in children 6-15-years of age in the greater central region].
abstract: A study of the prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren aged 6 to 15 years living in of the Center of France showed that the disease appeared soon after eruption with a high prevalence in both the deciduous and permanent teeth. The periodontal condition, studied by the plaque, calculus and gingival indices, showed a moderate degree of inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Clermont-Ferrand.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Planche
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Albuisson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mussier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010512:Periodontal Index; D012424:Rural Population; D012737:Sex Factors; D014505:Urban Population
vernacular_title: Enquête sur la fréquence de la carie dentaire chez les enfants âgés de 6 à 15 ans du Massif Central.