Prophylaxis of dental diseases in the first period of mixed dentition

Abstract

Introduction: To reduce the morbidity caused by dental caries, it is necessary to intervene to eliminate it by acting on socio-economic, behavioural, environmental and medico-biological factors as well as on health systems. The aim of this study was to continue to promote oral health among pupils aged 6-9 years. Objectives-The study aimed at: - identifying the main aspects of dental morbidity specific to the first period of mixed dentition, studying the morbidity of the six-year molar due to caries. Material and method: The study group included 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade pupils because their age corresponds to the first period of mixed dentition: 6-9 years old. Results and discussions: Simple caries at the six-year molar are present in 35 of the cases (23.3%). The most affected are the lower molars (36 and 46) - 25 cases (16.6%), and in 10 cases (6.66%) all 4 permanent first molars are affected. One third of the subjects states that they regularly visit the dental office. Half of the children in the group go to the dentist only in case of emergency.