[Comparison of two methods of oral hygiene motivation: evaluative survey]. / Comparaìson de deux méthodes de motivation à l'hygiène bucco-dentaire: enquête évaluative.

Recent epidemiological data show a marked prevalence of dental caries in France. Among the preventive measures, it is essential to train children to oral hygiene. This evaluation conducted in a sample of 5th graders compares the efficacy of two motivation methods.

[Modifications of occlusal and axial morphology in removable partial denture]. / Modifications des morphologies occlusales et axiales en prothèse partielle adjointe.

The axial and occlusal preparation of the teeth is necessary to the sustentation, the stabilization and retention of a removable partial denture. The preparations by subtraction concern the axial and occlusal surfaces. The creation of guided surfaces within the enamel of the proximal surfaces, always start before the realisation of the occlusal boxes. The preparation by addition using composites present an esthetic and economic solution to the remodeling of the axial contour of the teeth. This promising technique has however no long term results.

[Survey of the frequency of dental caries in children 6-15-years of age in the greater central region]. / Enquête sur la fréquence de la carie dentaire chez les enfants âgés de 6 à 15 ans du Massif Central.

A study of the prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren aged 6 to 15 years living in of the Center of France showed that the disease appeared soon after eruption with a high prevalence in both the deciduous and permanent teeth. The periodontal condition, studied by the plaque, calculus and gingival indices, showed a moderate degree of inflammation.