DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City

Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of caries in the first permanent molars of children aged 8 to 10 years in Najaf, Iraq. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey involving 1232 children aged 8 to 10 years in schools in Najaf, Iraq. Caries was assessed using the DM...

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Main Authors: Ansam Mahdi Khalel, Mustafa Basim Ali, Maytham Adil Sadiq, Salah M. Ibrahim, Shatha Hameed Ali
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Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2024-11-01
Series:Dentistry 3000
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Online Access:http://dentistry3000.pitt.edu/ojs/dentistry3000/article/view/743
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author Ansam Mahdi Khalel
Mustafa Basim Ali
Maytham Adil Sadiq
Salah M. Ibrahim
Shatha Hameed Ali
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description Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of caries in the first permanent molars of children aged 8 to 10 years in Najaf, Iraq. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey involving 1232 children aged 8 to 10 years in schools in Najaf, Iraq. Caries was assessed using the DMFT index and caries severity of permanent teeth was assessed using the PUFA index. Results: The prevalence of caries in the first permanent molars was 56.1% (n=691). The caries severity of the first permanent molars (PUFA index) was 38.7%, meaning that the children have more severe caries in the first permanent molars. Conclusion: Caries prevalence and severity increased with age and was high in first permanent molars.
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spelling doaj-art-de343a44f1644865be8e49f1c935d8b02024-11-22T21:38:34ZengUniversity Library System, University of PittsburghDentistry 30002167-86772024-11-0112210.5195/d3000.2024.743DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City Ansam Mahdi Khalel 0Mustafa Basim Ali 1Maytham Adil SadiqSalah M. Ibrahim2Shatha Hameed Ali Department of oral pathology, College of Dentistry, University of kufa, najaf, Iraq.Department of oral pathology, College of Dentistry, University of kufa, najaf, Iraq.Department of Oral Surgery, College of Dentistry, Kufa University, Iraq Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of caries in the first permanent molars of children aged 8 to 10 years in Najaf, Iraq. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey involving 1232 children aged 8 to 10 years in schools in Najaf, Iraq. Caries was assessed using the DMFT index and caries severity of permanent teeth was assessed using the PUFA index. Results: The prevalence of caries in the first permanent molars was 56.1% (n=691). The caries severity of the first permanent molars (PUFA index) was 38.7%, meaning that the children have more severe caries in the first permanent molars. Conclusion: Caries prevalence and severity increased with age and was high in first permanent molars. http://dentistry3000.pitt.edu/ojs/dentistry3000/article/view/743Dental cariesDMFTPUFAfirst permanent molar
spellingShingle Ansam Mahdi Khalel
Mustafa Basim Ali
Maytham Adil Sadiq
Salah M. Ibrahim
Shatha Hameed Ali
DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
Dentistry 3000
Dental caries
DMFT
PUFA
first permanent molar
title DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
title_full DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
title_fullStr DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
title_full_unstemmed DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
title_short DMFT and PUFA Indices in First Permanent Molars of Iraqi Children in Najaf City
title_sort dmft and pufa indices in first permanent molars of iraqi children in najaf city
topic Dental caries
DMFT
PUFA
first permanent molar
url http://dentistry3000.pitt.edu/ojs/dentistry3000/article/view/743
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