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- Title
Oral Health Indices and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization in 12 Year Old Bosnians.
- Authors
Muratbegović, Amra; Marković, Nina; Kobašlija, Sedin; Zukanović, Amila
- Abstract
Objectives: To present the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal conditions, developmental defects of enamel and MIH in 12-year-olds in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH). Methods: A survey was carried out in 8 cantons of the Federation of BH (FBH) and in Republic Srpska (RS) in 2004. The final sample included 560 twelve year-olds. The parameters used to measure oral health status were: DMFT index, SiC index, presence of sealants, community periodontal index and developmental defects of enamel index (DDE). Treatment needs were assessed as well as molar incisor hypomineralizations (MIH). One dental team clinically examined all subjects in line with WHO methodology and criteria, using plane dental mirror, standard CPITN periodontal probe under natural light. Results: The average DMFT of 12-year-olds was 4.16 ± 2.92. On the average, 91% of the 12-year-olds was affected with dental caries. The SiC Index was 7.41 ± 3.31. Among examined children, 5.7% had at least one tooth with a fissure sealant. 43% of 12-year-olds had healthy periodontium. The prevalence of developmental defects of enamel among BH twelve-year-olds was 32.80%. The MIH prevalence was 12.3%. The average number of affected teeth with MIH was 5.59. Conclusions: Oral health status in BH observed through DMTF index values and condition of periodontium of 12-year-olds is unsatisfactory. Community-based prevention and oral health promotion are necessary.
- Subjects
MOLARS; DENTAL caries; DENTAL pathology; PERIODONTAL probe; DENTAL enamel; DENTAL equipment
- Publication
Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2008, Vol 42, Issue 2, p155
- ISSN
0001-7019
- Publication type
Article