Abstract:
Dental caries is an ancient disease that is present indiscriminately all over the world. Research or dental caries distribution on permanent teeth surfaces among Saudis is non-existent. An adult group of 250 Saudi and 250 non-saudi groups with age range of 18 year, and above were randomly selected and their teeth were clinically examined for Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teetl (DMFT) and surfaces (DMFS). For each patient a bitewing radiograph was taken for interproximal caries detection. Age range of the study group was 18-50 years, the mean DMFT was 10.4 and 11.2 for Saudi anc Nonsaudi subjects respectively. The DMFT increased with age in both groups. The upper posterior decayed teetl showed higher percentage than the lower with more occlusal caries than proximal. Significance was present in the number of Missing Teeth (MT) between both groups for teeth extracted due to caries. The upper premolars had higher number of decayed, missing and filled teeth than lower premolars. Adults above 18 years of age are highly susceptible to caries. The need on the establishment of new strategies for preventive dental care should be directed toward individuals assessed to be at high risk.
Page(s):
186-192
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Dental Association, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Year: 2006