Hochstetter Alicia S, Lombardo María Josefina, D'eramo Luciana, Piovano Susana, Bordoni Noemí
Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires.
Promot Educ. 2007;14(3):155-8.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of a preventive-educational programme in a group of preschool children. The study's population group comprised 58 four-year-old children, with a mean age of 4.17 +/- 0.27. Plaque index and gingival index were determined, and a dental examination was performed. The children were randomly assigned to one of two groups: experimental and control. The experimental group received the educational component of the programme which was for children, parents and teachers. The preventive programme was applied to both groups and included topical application of 1.23% acidulated fluoride phosphate, pH 3.5, every 6 months. Outcomes were measured on day 8 and after 6 and 12 months under similar conditions to those at baseline. Results showed a significant decrease in gingival index and plaque index values and no significant increase in decay in the experimental group. The control group showed a significant increase in gingival index, plaque index, and decayed surfaces.
该研究的目的是评估一项预防教育计划对一组学龄前儿童的影响。该研究的人群包括58名4岁儿童，平均年龄为4.17 +/- 0.27。测定了菌斑指数和牙龈指数，并进行了牙科检查。这些儿童被随机分为两组：实验组和对照组。实验组接受了针对儿童、家长和教师的计划中的教育部分。预防计划应用于两组，包括每6个月局部应用1.23%的酸化磷酸氟，pH值为3.5。在第8天以及6个月和12个月后，在与基线相似的条件下测量结果。结果显示，实验组的牙龈指数和菌斑指数值显著下降，龋齿没有显著增加。对照组的牙龈指数、菌斑指数和龋坏表面显著增加。
