The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland
Introduction Dental caries is considered to be a modern civilization disease;however, the state of oral health negatively influences psychological and sociological relations in children which leads to feelings of discomfort from early age. Objective The aim of study was evaluation of the associatio...
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doaj-fec399059f644cd99b11c281b75cecfc2020-11-24T22:44:24ZengInstitute of Rural HealthAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine1232-19661898-22632016-09-0123466066510.5604/12321966.122686372487The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in PolandAneta Kamińska0Leszek Szalewski1Justyna Batkowska2Jan Wallner3Eliza Wallner4Anna Szabelska5Janusz Borowicz6Department of Dental Prosthetics, Medical University, Lublin, PolandDepartment of Dental Prosthetics, Medical University, Lublin, PolandDepartment of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Science, Lublin, PolandChair and Department of Dental Surgery, Medical University, Lublin, PolandChair and Department of Jaw Orthopaedics, Medical University, Lublin, PolandDepartment of Dental Prosthetics, Medical University, Lublin, PolandDepartment of Dental Prosthetics, Medical University, Lublin, PolandIntroduction Dental caries is considered to be a modern civilization disease;however, the state of oral health negatively influences psychological and sociological relations in children which leads to feelings of discomfort from early age. Objective The aim of study was evaluation of the association between incidence of dental caries (d3ft index) in preschool children from urban and rural areas, and determining the relationship between dental caries intensity and hygienic habits. Material and Methods 844 children aged 3–6 years from the city and the countryside were examined. The survey was conducted among parents/care givers regarding dental care of children. With parents’ consent, the children had a dental examination. Results The incidence of caries was recorded at the level of 52.61%, with an average value of 4.31 on the d3ft index; however, for the children from the urban area this ratio amounted to 4.15, and in the countryside it reached the value of 4.7. A correlation was found between age and area of residence of the children and various components of hygienic behavior model. Conclusions More than a half of the children had dental caries in combination with a high frequency of unsatisfactory hygiene needs. There is a relationship between oral hygiene habits and age of the children, depending on the place of residence.http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/The-dependence-of-dental-caries-on-oral-hygiene-habits-in-preschool-children-from-urban-and-rural-areas-in-Poland,72487,0,2.htmldental cariespreschool childrendental healthhygiene practicesdft index |
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Aneta Kamińska Leszek Szalewski Justyna Batkowska Jan Wallner Eliza Wallner Anna Szabelska Janusz Borowicz The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine dental caries preschool children dental health hygiene practices dft index |
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Aneta Kamińska Leszek Szalewski Justyna Batkowska Jan Wallner Eliza Wallner Anna Szabelska Janusz Borowicz |
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The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland |
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The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland |
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The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland |
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The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland |
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The dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in Poland |
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dependence of dental caries on oral hygiene habits in preschool children from urban and rural areas in poland |
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Institute of Rural Health |
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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine |
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1232-1966 1898-2263 |
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Introduction
Dental caries is considered to be a modern civilization disease;however, the state of oral health negatively influences psychological and sociological relations in children which leads to feelings of discomfort from early age.
Objective
The aim of study was evaluation of the association between incidence of dental caries (d3ft index) in preschool children from urban and rural areas, and determining the relationship between dental caries intensity and hygienic habits.
Material and Methods
844 children aged 3–6 years from the city and the countryside were examined. The survey was conducted among parents/care givers regarding dental care of children. With parents’ consent, the children had a dental examination.
Results
The incidence of caries was recorded at the level of 52.61%, with an average value of 4.31 on the d3ft index; however, for the children from the urban area this ratio amounted to 4.15, and in the countryside it reached the value of 4.7. A correlation was found between age and area of residence of the children and various components of hygienic behavior model.
Conclusions
More than a half of the children had dental caries in combination with a high frequency of unsatisfactory hygiene needs. There is a relationship between oral hygiene habits and age of the children, depending on the place of residence. |
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dental caries preschool children dental health hygiene practices dft index |
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