Dental caries and treatment needs of children (6-10 years) in rural Udaipur, Rajasthan

<b>Objective</b> : This study was done to examine caries prevalence and corresponding treatment needs in school children of rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. <b> Materials and Methods</b> : A total of 750 children of rural areas in the age group of 6-10 years were examined,...

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Main Authors: Dhar Vineet (Author), Bhatnagar Maheep (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:<b>Objective</b> : This study was done to examine caries prevalence and corresponding treatment needs in school children of rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. <b> Materials and Methods</b> : A total of 750 children of rural areas in the age group of 6-10 years were examined, using WHO index, to record the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs. The results were subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test. <b> Results</b> : Dental caries was found in 63.20&#x0025; children, and 85.07&#x0025; children needed dental treatment. The highest need was of one surface filling (85.73&#x0025;) followed by sealant (51.20&#x0025;). <b>Conclusion</b> : Dental caries showed to be a significant health issue in the rural population requiring immediate attention.
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