Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years

The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren and to examine the relationship between prevalence of the diseases with their oral health behaviours. A total of 39 subjects, aged nine to 11 years, from 147 schoolchildr...

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Main Authors:	Syarida Hasnur Safii, Lily Azura Shoaib, Halimah Awang
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Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2013
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5713/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5713/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5713/1/18%2520Syarida.pdf

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spelling	ukm-57132016-12-14T06:39:17Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5713/ Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years Syarida Hasnur Safii, Lily Azura Shoaib, Halimah Awang, The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren and to examine the relationship between prevalence of the diseases with their oral health behaviours. A total of 39 subjects, aged nine to 11 years, from 147 schoolchildren of a private school in Selangor, Malaysia were examined by two calibrated examiners trained in their own field. The subjects were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Erupted first permanent molars and permanent anterior teeth were examined. Dental caries, Plaque Score and Gingival Index were recorded. Descriptive statistics using frequency distribution were used to analyse the data. Forty-one percent of the subjects presented with more than 75% of total plaque accumulation. Prevalence of caries and gingivitis for the subject population was 18.0% and 31.0%, respectively. Caries was found on both the smooth (buccal/lingual/palatal) and occlusal surfaces. Gingivitis, diagnosed around 31.6% of teeth, was found more on the incisors (16.9%) than molars (14.7%). A relatively higher distribution of gingivitis was found on labial aspect of the incisors (5.5%) and palatal/ lingual aspect of the molars (4.7%). The prevalence of caries and gingivitis in this selected population was low. Certain dentition sites were more susceptible to dental caries and gingivitis. Good tooth brushinghabits and regular visits to the dentists do not guarantee the efficacy of plaque removal. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2013-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5713/1/18%2520Syarida.pdf Syarida Hasnur Safii, and Lily Azura Shoaib, and Halimah Awang, (2013) Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years. Sains Malaysiana, 42 (1). pp. 107-114. ISSN 0126-6039 http://www.ukm.my/jsm/
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description	The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren and to examine the relationship between prevalence of the diseases with their oral health behaviours. A total of 39 subjects, aged nine to 11 years, from 147 schoolchildren of a private school in Selangor, Malaysia were examined by two calibrated examiners trained in their own field. The subjects were interviewed using structured questionnaires. Erupted first permanent molars and permanent anterior teeth were examined. Dental caries, Plaque Score and Gingival Index were recorded. Descriptive statistics using frequency distribution were used to analyse the data. Forty-one percent of the subjects presented with more than 75% of total plaque accumulation. Prevalence of caries and gingivitis for the subject population was 18.0% and 31.0%, respectively. Caries was found on both the smooth (buccal/lingual/palatal) and occlusal surfaces. Gingivitis, diagnosed around 31.6% of teeth, was found more on the incisors (16.9%) than molars (14.7%). A relatively higher distribution of gingivitis was found on labial aspect of the incisors (5.5%) and palatal/ lingual aspect of the molars (4.7%). The prevalence of caries and gingivitis in this selected population was low. Certain dentition sites were more susceptible to dental caries and gingivitis. Good tooth brushinghabits and regular visits to the dentists do not guarantee the efficacy of plaque removal.
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author	Syarida Hasnur Safii, Lily Azura Shoaib, Halimah Awang,
spellingShingle	Syarida Hasnur Safii, Lily Azura Shoaib, Halimah Awang, Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
author_facet	Syarida Hasnur Safii, Lily Azura Shoaib, Halimah Awang,
author_sort	Syarida Hasnur Safii,
title	Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
title_short	Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
title_full	Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
title_fullStr	Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
title_full_unstemmed	Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
title_sort	pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years
publisher	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate	2013
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Pattern of caries and gingivitis in a selected population of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years

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