Dental caries and treatment needs of children (6-10 years) in rural Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Dental caries and treatment needs of children (6-10 years) in rural Udaipur, Rajasthan.
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拉贾斯坦邦乌代布尔农村地区儿童（6-10 岁）的龋齿和治疗需求。
DOI：
10.4103/0970-9290.57352
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发表时间：
2009
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通讯作者：
M. Bhatnagar
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作者：
V. Dhar;M. Bhatnagar
目的
本研究旨在调查拉贾斯坦邦乌代布尔农村地区学龄儿童的龋齿患病率和相应的治疗需求。
材料和方法
采用WHO龋病指数对750名6-10岁农村儿童进行龋病调查，记录龋病患病率和治疗需求。结果采用卡方检验进行统计学分析。
结果
63.20%的儿童患龋，85.07%的儿童需要牙科治疗。最高的需求是一个表面填充（85.73%），其次是密封剂（51.20%）。
结论
龋齿是农村人口的一个重要健康问题，需要立即关注。
OBJECTIVE
This study was done to examine caries prevalence and corresponding treatment needs in school children of rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A total of 750 children of rural areas in the age group of 6-10 years were examined, using WHO index, to record the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs. The results were subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test.
RESULTS
Dental caries was found in 63.20% children, and 85.07% children needed dental treatment. The highest need was of one surface filling (85.73%) followed by sealant (51.20%).
CONCLUSION
Dental caries showed to be a significant health issue in the rural population requiring immediate attention.