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Dentition, Mixed , Tooth Eruption , Child , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Humans , ItalyABSTRACT
The data collected in a sample of 531 pupils of the primary schools of Val Pellice aged between 7 and 10 have been examined. These data suggest with sufficient reliability that periodontal disease is a threat even in this age segment.
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Dental Plaque/epidemiology , Periodontal Diseases/epidemiology , Child , Humans , Italy/epidemiology , Periodontal IndexABSTRACT
A new method for computerized epidemiological data is proposed. Personal experience in a study of 531 children of school age from the Val Pellice is reported.
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Dental Records , Medical Records Systems, Computerized , Child , Dental Health Surveys , Humans , ItalyABSTRACT
An analysis of the results of an epidemiological study on 531 children aged between 7 and 10 and resident in the mountain district of Val Pellice is presented. Special reference is made to the bacterial plaque and tartar.
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Dental Calculus/epidemiology , Dental Plaque/epidemiology , Oral Hygiene/statistics & numerical data , Child , Dental Caries/epidemiology , Humans , Italy/epidemiology , Oral Hygiene IndexABSTRACT
An epidemiological study was carried out on a sample of 531 children aged between 7 and 10 in Val Pellice (TO). Analysis of their DMFT showed-data that were no different to those reported in similar studies carried out in Northern Italy.