Vineet Dhar1, Maheep Bhatnagar. 1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Darshan Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. drvineetdhar@yahoo.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study was done to examine caries prevalence and corresponding treatment needs in school children of rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 750 children of rural areas in the age group of 6-10 years were examined, using WHO index, to record the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs. The results were subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test. RESULTS: Dental caries was found in 63.20% children, and 85.07% children needed dental treatment. The highest need was of one surface filling (85.73%) followed by sealant (51.20%). CONCLUSION: Dental caries showed to be a significant health issue in the rural population requiring immediate attention.
OBJECTIVE: This study was done to examine caries prevalence and corresponding treatment needs in school children of rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 750 children of rural areas in the age group of 6-10 years were examined, using WHO index, to record the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs. The results were subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test. RESULTS:Dental caries was found in 63.20% children, and 85.07% children needed dental treatment. The highest need was of one surface filling (85.73%) followed by sealant (51.20%). CONCLUSION:Dental caries showed to be a significant health issue in the rural population requiring immediate attention.