Prevalence of dental caries and sociodemographic factors associated with its appearance in the school population of Mangahuantag, Puembo.

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Fernando Ortega

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The worldwide main cause of dental loss in children and adults is tooth decay, it has a multifactorial origin. Objective: To identify the sociodemographic factors associated with the presence of dental caries in school-age children in Mangahuantag, Ecuador. Materials and Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional observational study applying oral physical examination and a validated sociodemographic survey, during the oral health school care conducted by the local health center, between January and July 2019. Results: Children examined 126, caries prevalence 61.1%. 270 caries detected in temporary teeth. The ceo index reached 3.35, listed as moderate. The CPOD value was 1.01, considered very low index. Conclusion: Without recognizing the caries determining agents, adequate and effective prevention and treatment cannot be provided. Self-perception of oral health stands out as a factor susceptible to a change in hygienic and nutritional behavior. 


 

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