Correlation between Adolescent’s Caries Prevalence and Caries Related Factors in Two Hungarian Cities

Svrha istraživanja bila je procijeniti učestalost karijesa u usporedbi s održavanjem higijene usne šupljine u omladine koja živi u različitim dijelovima Mađarske, kako bi se uočila moguća korelacija sa socijalno-ekonomskim čimbenicima. Učestalost karijesa i održavanje higijene usne šupljine istraženi su u 586 ispitanika u dobi od 14 do 16 godina. Bez karijesa bilo je 5,1 % ispitanika, njihova je vrijednost DMFT iznosila 6,97±4,67, a vrijednost DMFS 9,95±7,94. Indeks VPI bio je 41,6±32,7% (srednja vrijednost ± standardna devijacija, SD) i pokazao je pozitivnu korelaciju s učestalošću karijesa. Vrijednosti DMFT i DMFS, kao i VPI smanjivale su se s porastom obrazovne razine roditelja (oca). Vrijednosti DMFT, DMFS i VPI pogoršavale su se s porastom broja braće/sestara. Uočen je određeni odnos između ranije profilakse fluoridom i smanjenja vrijednosti DMF, no taj se odnos nije pokazao statistički znatnim. Ovi nalazi ukazuju na veliku potrebu poduzimanja organiziranih mjera dentalne prevencije.The aim of the study was to assess the caries prevalence and oral hygiene in groups of adolescents living in different Hungarian localities and to establish correlations with socio-economic factors. Examinations of caries and oral hygiene were performed in 586 14-16 year old children. The percentage of caries free children was 5.1%, the DMFT and DMFS values were 6.97±4.67 and 9.95±7.94 respectively. The VPI index was 41.6±32.7% (mean±S.D.), and showed positive correlation with the caries prevalence. The DMFT and DMFS values, as well as VPI decreased as the educational level of the father increased. The number of siblings had a worsening effect on DMFT, DMFS and VPI values. There was some relationship between the previous fluoride prophylaxis and decrease of DMF values, although the difference proved to be statistically non significant. These findings indicate the necessity of organized dental preventive measures

Correlation between Adolescent’s Caries Prevalence and Caries Related Factors in Two Hungarian Cities

Svrha istraživanja bila je procijeniti učestalost karijesa u usporedbi s održavanjem higijene usne šupljine u omladine koja živi u različitim dijelovima Mađarske, kako bi se uočila moguća korelacija sa socijalno-ekonomskim čimbenicima. Učestalost karijesa i održavanje higijene usne šupljine istraženi su u 586 ispitanika u dobi od 14 do 16 godina. Bez karijesa bilo je 5,1 % ispitanika, njihova je vrijednost DMFT iznosila 6,97±4,67, a vrijednost DMFS 9,95±7,94. Indeks VPI bio je 41,6±32,7% (srednja vrijednost ± standardna devijacija, SD) i pokazao je pozitivnu korelaciju s učestalošću karijesa. Vrijednosti DMFT i DMFS, kao i VPI smanjivale su se s porastom obrazovne razine roditelja (oca). Vrijednosti DMFT, DMFS i VPI pogoršavale su se s porastom broja braće/sestara. Uočen je određeni odnos između ranije profilakse fluoridom i smanjenja vrijednosti DMF, no taj se odnos nije pokazao statistički znatnim. Ovi nalazi ukazuju na veliku potrebu poduzimanja organiziranih mjera dentalne prevencije.The aim of the study was to assess the caries prevalence and oral hygiene in groups of adolescents living in different Hungarian localities and to establish correlations with socio-economic factors. Examinations of caries and oral hygiene were performed in 586 14-16 year old children. The percentage of caries free children was 5.1%, the DMFT and DMFS values were 6.97±4.67 and 9.95±7.94 respectively. The VPI index was 41.6±32.7% (mean±S.D.), and showed positive correlation with the caries prevalence. The DMFT and DMFS values, as well as VPI decreased as the educational level of the father increased. The number of siblings had a worsening effect on DMFT, DMFS and VPI values. There was some relationship between the previous fluoride prophylaxis and decrease of DMF values, although the difference proved to be statistically non significant. These findings indicate the necessity of organized dental preventive measures

Comparison of the learning of two notations:A pilot study

Introduction: MICAP is a new notation in which the teeth are indicated by letters (I-incisor, C-canine, P-premolar, M-molar) and numbers [1,2,3] which are written superscript and subscript on the relevant letters. FDI tooth notation is a two digit system where one digit shows quadrant and the second one shows the tooth of the quadrant. This study aimed to compare the short term retention of knowledge of two notation systems (FDI two digit system and MICAP notation) by lecture method. Methods: Undergraduate students [N=80] of three schools participated in a cross-over study. Two theory-driven classroom based lectures on MICAP notation and FDI notation were delivered separately. Data were collected using eight randomly selected permanent teeth to be written in MICAP format and FDI format at pretest (before the lecture), post-test I (immediately after lecture) and post-test II (one week after the lecture). Analysis was done by SPSS version 20.0 using repeated measures ANCOVA and independent t-test. Results: The results of pre-test and post-test I were similar for FDI education. Similar results were found between post-test I and post-test II for MICAP and FDI notations. Conclusion: The study findings indicated that the two notations (FDI and MICAP) were equally mind cognitive. However, the sample size used in this study may not reflect the global scenario. Therefore, we suggest more studies to be performed for prospective adaptation of MICAP in dental curriculum