[Comparative epidemiologic examination of caries in adolescents].
The aim of the study was to assess the caries prevalence and oral hygiene in groups of adolescents living in two Hungarian towns and to establish correlations with socio-economical factors. Examinations of caries and oral hygiene were performed in 586 14-16-year-old children. The percentage of caries free children was 5.1%, the DMFT and DMFS values were 6.97 +/- 4.67 and 9.95 +/- 7.94 respectively. The VPI index was 41.6 +/- 32.7% (mean +/- S.D.), and showed positive correlation with the caries prevalence. The DMFT and DMFS values, as well as VPI decreased as the educational level of the father had increased. The number of siblings had a worsening effect on DMFT, DMFS and VPI values.
Debreceni Egyetem Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Stomatológial Klinika, Debrecen.
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Madléna
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Gábris
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Nagy
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Márton
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Gál
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Keszthelyi
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Bánóczy
D000293:Adolescent; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D004522:Educational Status; D005220:Fathers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors