DMFT

Caries Prevalence and Experience of 12-Year old Children in Montserrat

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)

Pages:

573–7

Synopsis:

This study aimed to find out the decayed, missing and filled teeth of 12-year old children in the British overseas Territory of Montserrat. No study had been carried out before. Additionally, the oral-health-related quality of life of the children was measured using a questionnaire.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the caries experience and oral health related quality of life of 12-year olds on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. In addition, any difference in the dental caries experience was explored by gender and socio-economic status.

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