Oral distribution of dental calculus in schoolchildren in Bucharest, Romania

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Published: Jun 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70921/medev.v29i2.1014
Keywords:
dental calculus, distribution, children

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C. Funieru
Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
R. Oancea
Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
A. Țandără
Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
O. Slușanschi
Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
M. Cărămidă
Oral Health and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
R. Sfeatcu
Oral Health and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract

Aim and objectives: The main role of this paper is to find a pattern of oral distribution of dental calculus in children. Material and methods: The data presented in this paper are part of the PAROGYM study: 1595 of Bucharest schoolchildren aged 11 to 14 years were examined. Dental calculus was measured using Silness and Löe calculus index (CI). Results: The prevalence of dental calculus (CI score > 0) was 44%. Calculus was observed more on buccal and lateral surfaces of the first upper molars and on oral and lateral surfaces of the lower incisors. Conclusions: The oral distribution of dental calculus respects the general pattern but is quite different from the pattern of oral distribution of gingivitis.

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Vol. 29 No. 2 (2023): Volume XXIX, No. 2/2023
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