Prevalence and intensity of caries in children

Aim. To evaluate the dental health of children in early childhood, middle and adolescence. Materials Methods. The prevalence intensity caries were assessed 90 from different age groups: 20 childhood group (6 years old), 45 (12 25 teenagers (15 old). Results. In group, “Decayed” component DMFT index (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) starts to appear, showing a clear increase with age. For instance, teenagers, it is 4.04 ± 2.08, which more than twice as high children. A similar trend observed “Filled” - while was only 0.1 0.02 6-year-old children, this indicator shows age, amounting 2.15 0.15 teenagers. Consequently, prevails at 0.15, 1.57 0.13, 1.3 times lower. Conclusion. An age-related have been established, characteristically being identified middle-aged tendency increase. Both mothers lack sufficient education prevent other diseases. survey showed that about two-thirds (84.6%) respondents prefer soft foods. comprehensive revision existing methodology for organizing conducting educational work among on prevention required.