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ArticlePloS one2015

Prevalence of dental caries and fissure sealants in a Portuguese sample of adolescents.

Nélio J Veiga, Carlos M Pereira, Paula C Ferreira, Ilidio J Correia

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  12. Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
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Nélio J VeigaHealth Sciences Research Centre - Health Sciences Faculty, Beira Interior University, Covilhã, Portugal; Research Centre for Education, Technology and Health Studies - Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal; Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Health Sciences Department - Portuguese Catholic University, Viseu, Portugal.
Carlos M PereiraResearch Centre for Education, Technology and Health Studies - Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Viseu, Portugal.
Paula C FerreiraChemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Ilidio J CorreiaHealth Sciences Research Centre - Health Sciences Faculty, Beira Interior University, Covilhã, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of dental caries and the DMFT index, as well as the distribution pattern of pit and fissure sealants on permanent teeth in a Portuguese sample of adolescents, and to assess whether the existing usage of sealants and socio-demographic factors are correlated to caries prevalence on the examined sample. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was designed with a sample of 447 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old, attending a public school in Sátão, Portugal. A self-administered questionnaire with questions about oral health behaviours and socio-economic status was answered by adolescents in the classroom. Clinical examination of oral health status and assessment of fissure sealants were accomplished by only one trained member of the research team.

resultsWe obtained a DMFT index of 3.32 (2.92), which indicates a moderate level of prevalence of dental caries. When considering a DMFT = 0, we found significant statistical differences between the parents' level of education (≤ 4th grade = 26.3 vs 5th-12th grade = 18.8 vs <12th grade = 43.3, p = 0.001), gender (male = 27.3 vs female = 19.6, p = 0.04), age (≤ 15 years = 27.1 vs <15 years = 18.5, p = 0.02), presence of fissure sealants (yes = 30.6 vs no = 13.5, p = 0.001) and experience of dental pain (no = 25.4 vs yes = 16.8, p = 0.02). When analyzing the prevalence of fissure sealants, we verified that 58.8% of adolescents had at least one fissure sealant applied. Significant statistical differences were found when analyzing the presence of fissure sealants related with parents' educational level (<9th grade, OR = 1.56 CI95% = 1.05-2.54), gender (female, OR = 1.86 CI95% = 1.19-2.98), experience of dental pain (yes, OR = 0.62 CI95% = 0.39-0.97) and presence of dental caries (yes, OR = 0.35 CI95% = 0.19-0.65).

conclusionsThe moderate level of caries prevalence reveals the need of improvement of primary prevention interventions among Portuguese adolescents. The establishment of a more targeted preventive program with better and more effective oral health education is essential, having into account socio-demographic aspects.

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DMF IndexAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesDental CariesFemaleHumansMalePit and Fissure SealantsPortugalPrevalenceSelf ReportSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesPit and Fissure Sealants

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