Evaluation of DMFT in school going children of mixed dentition stage

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the present research was to assess the DMFT index in school-going children having mixed dentition. Methodology: Total n=937 school-going children from age 6 to 15 were screened. All the subjects have been randomly selected through school visits.A team of dental surgeons performed intraoral examination in participants with particular focus on the DMFT Index, showing the number of teeth that have undergone decay, extractions or restorations as a result of dental caries. Their oral hygiene has been observed, and treatment needs have been recorded, if any.Results: It has been found that out of total n=937 subjects who have been included in the present study and screened for their DMFT status n=656 subjects were males, 65%, while n=281 were females (35%). Age range was from 6 years to 15 years with mean age ranging from 10.53± 2.844. These subjects have been randomly selected through school visits. Mean Decayed, missing filled teeth index (DMFT) calculated was 0.51±0.902 which indicates low to moderate caries prevalence. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be ranging between low to moderate among mixed dentition stage children, and the trend was even more common among the age group 9 to 11 years.