Okoko A R, Ekouyabowassa G, Moyen E, Oko A P G, Abessou L C Togho, Mbika-Cardorelle A, Atanda H L, Moyen G M
Sce Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Brazzaville (CHU-B), République du Congo.
Odontostomatol Trop. 2013 Jun;36(142):25-30.
To determine the frequency of dental caries and habits that can be the cause of this disease in Brazzaville.
A prospective study was conducted in primary schools between February and May 2010. This study involved a sample of 307 students of both sexes, aged 4-15 years from school in the city of Brazzaville.
Prevalence of dental caries was 53.4% and the index of DMFT 2.06. Use of toothbrush was 99.4%. Two children (0.7%) brushed their teeth three times a day. There was a statistical link between regularity of brushing and occurrence of caries. The prevalence of caries was of 53% in children who brushed once a day and 12.8% in those who brushed twice a day. No decay was noted in those who brushed three times a day (p = 0.001). The DMFT was 2.06 in children who used non-fluoridated toothpaste and 1.13 in those who used the fluoridated toothpaste (p = 0.002).
To ensure students a better oral hygiene and healthier teeth, a module in oral health education in schools is one of the way to fight against this public health problem.
确定布拉柴维尔龋齿的发病率以及可能导致该疾病的习惯。
2010年2月至5月在小学开展了一项前瞻性研究。该研究涉及布拉柴维尔市307名4至15岁的男女学生样本。
龋齿患病率为53.4%，龋失补指数（DMFT）为2.06。牙刷使用率为99.4%。两名儿童（0.7%）每天刷牙三次。刷牙规律与龋齿发生之间存在统计学关联。每天刷牙一次的儿童龋齿患病率为53%，每天刷牙两次的儿童患病率为12.8%。每天刷牙三次的儿童未发现龋齿（p = 0.001）。使用非含氟牙膏的儿童DMFT为2.06，使用含氟牙膏的儿童为1.13（p = 0.002）。
为确保学生有更好的口腔卫生和更健康的牙齿，学校开展口腔健康教育模块是应对这一公共卫生问题的途径之一。
