Zadik D, Deitsch A, Tamir D, Kelman M A
Department of Community Dentistry, Hadassah-Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine.
ASDC J Dent Child. 1991 Nov-Dec;58(6):464-6.
This study's objective was to assess the prevalence of dental caries in five-year-olds and twelve-year-olds in Jerusalem, Israel. A total of 166 children comprised the younger group; and 147 children represented the twelve- to thirteen-year-olds. Examinations took place in the classrooms under natural lighting, using a mouth mirror and a probe. It was found that 27.7 percent of the younger children were caries-free, with a mean dif(t) value of 3.65 +/- 3.58. At the age of twelve years, only 4.8 percent were caries-free, with a mean DMF (T) value of 4.9 +/- 3.09. Nearly 58 percent of these carious permanent teeth had been treated. In Jerusalem, fluoridation of the water supply was implemented only recently. There are signs of increased public awareness of prevention methods.
本研究的目的是评估以色列耶路撒冷5岁和12岁儿童的龋齿患病率。较年幼组共有166名儿童；147名儿童代表12至13岁年龄组。检查在教室自然采光条件下进行，使用口镜和探针。结果发现，较年幼儿童中有27.7%无龋齿，平均龋失补牙面数（dmft）值为3.65±3.58。12岁时，只有4.8%无龋齿，平均恒牙龋失补牙面数（DMF[T]）值为4.9±3.09。这些龋坏恒牙中近58%已接受治疗。在耶路撒冷，供水氟化措施最近才实施。有迹象表明公众对预防方法的认识有所提高。
