ABSTRACT
The prevalence of dental caries in developing countries like India is increasing to an alarming level in contrast to developed countries where it has decreased because of variety of preventive measures at the community and individual level. There is no State or Centre funded programs for prevention of dental diseases in India. The present review enlists the targeted prevention of dental caries in permanent teeth of 6 to 16 years old children presenting for dental care.
Subject(s)
Dental Caries/prevention & control , Adolescent , Child , Dental Caries/epidemiology , Diet , Fluorides/therapeutic use , Health Education/organization & administration , Humans , India/epidemiology , Oral Hygiene/methods , Pit and Fissure Sealants , PrevalenceABSTRACT
Dens evaginatus (DE) and dens invaginatus (DI) are rare developmental anomalies of tooth formation. These variations in odontogenesis have been individually observed and reported in the literature. This report describes the radiographic appearance and management of a 16-year-old boy who came to the clinic with a rare occurrence of both DE and DI in the same tooth and examines the criteria used in identifying and classifying such anomalies. This report also discusses the importance of early identification and efficient management of dental anomalies, which can prevent irreversible pulpal pathology that requires endodontic therapy or tooth loss.
