title: [Caries morbidity in the odonto-stomatologic services in Yaounde, Cameroon].
abstract: In our regions, it is believed that dental decay is an illness without prestige or danger for the life. It's the reason of teeth loss and many complications. The objective of this study was to valuate the morbidity of this pathology in odonto-stomatology services. With an average of 4.5 teeth decays per person and a morbidity index of 0.15; dental carie concern all socio-professional levels, without distinction of age or sex. Women seem more vulnerable to teeth decay, and they consult services more than men. We are potential edentulous because of dental decay, if preventive and training measures in mouth and tooth healths are not taken in our country.
authors.affiliation: CHU/Département ORL, Ophtalmologie, Stomatologie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences Biomédicales, Université de Yaoundé I.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bengondoi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ngoa
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Onana
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ewo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bengono
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002163:Cameroon / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors