ABSTRACT
Dental caries is among the most common dental problems affecting humans. This condition is a major health problem with high prevalence, globally involving the people of all regions and society. This study was conducted on 1587 government school children of Udaipur district in the age group of 5-14 years for recording the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs. Dental caries was found in 46.75% children, and 76.87% children required some kind of dental treatment.
Subject(s)
Adolescent , Age Factors , Child , Child, Preschool , Crowns/statistics & numerical data , DMF Index , Dental Care/statistics & numerical data , Dental Caries/epidemiology , Dental Restoration, Permanent/statistics & numerical data , Female , Humans , India/epidemiology , Male , Needs Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Pit and Fissure Sealants/therapeutic use , Prevalence , Root Canal Therapy/statistics & numerical data , Rural Health/statistics & numerical data , Sex FactorsABSTRACT
High prevalence of dental diseases has been recorded in Rajasthan, however, not much work has been done to ascertain the prevalence of dental diseases in Udaipur district. This study was conducted among 1,587 government school children of Udaipur district in the age group of 5-14 years for recording the prevalence of gingival diseases, fluorosis and malocclusion. Gingivitis was found in 84.37% of children, malocclusion in 36.42% and fluorosis in 36.36%.