Dental Caries Prevalence and Tooth Loss in Chilean Adult Population: First National Dental Examination Survey

• Main Authors: I. Urzua (Author), C. Mendoza (Author), O. Arteaga (Author), G. Rodríguez (Author), R. Cabello (Author), S. Faleiros (Author), P. Carvajal (Author), A. Muñoz (Author), I. Espinoza (Author), W. Aranda (Author), J. Gamonal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries, tooth loss, and risk factors among adult population of Chile. Furthermore, age, gender, and behavioural specific differences in caries prevalence and tooth loss were examined. A national stratified multistage probabilistic samp...