Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2020 Jun;21(2):97-102. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.02.02.
The aim of the present study was to assess caries preventive practices and dental caries among boys aged 6-15 in Saudi Arabia.
The present cross-sectional study included a sampling frame of all male school students aged 6-15 years in a subpopulation of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was developed to collect information from mothers on the use of recommended caries preventive practices (RCPP) by the child. Children were examined clinically for dental caries status using DMFT index.
A total of 722 children and respective mothers participated in the study. The mean DMFT scores were significantly greater in children with no RCPP than those who used at least a single RCPP and a combination of RCPP (p<0.05). Regression analysis revealed that all RCPP were significantly associated with dental caries (p<0.05). Children not using any RCPP tool had higher risk of developing dental caries (OR 8.69; 95% CI 6.38-11.83).
Brushing teeth at least twice a day, use of fluoridated toothpaste and consumption of sugary snacks less than once a day have significant influence in occurrence of dental caries. Using all RCPP tools were more effective in caries prevention than used individually.
本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯 6-15 岁男童的龋齿预防措施和龋齿患病情况。
本横断面研究的抽样框架包括沙特阿拉伯一个亚群中所有 6-15 岁男校学生。我们设计了一份问卷，由母亲提供有关儿童使用推荐的龋齿预防措施（RCPP）的信息。使用 DMFT 指数对儿童进行临床龋齿状况检查。
共有 722 名儿童及其母亲参与了研究。与使用至少一种 RCPP 或 RCPP 联合使用的儿童相比，无 RCPP 的儿童的平均 DMFT 评分明显更高（p<0.05）。回归分析显示，所有 RCPP 均与龋齿显著相关（p<0.05）。不使用任何 RCPP 工具的儿童发生龋齿的风险更高（OR 8.69；95%CI 6.38-11.83）。
每天至少刷牙两次、使用含氟牙膏和每天食用含糖零食少于一次，对龋齿的发生有显著影响。与单独使用相比，使用所有 RCPP 工具在预防龋齿方面更有效。
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