DMFT Index Research Articles

Conformity Study of DMF-T Index for Young Elderly, Middle Elderly, and Old Elderly

Conformity Study of DMF-T Index for Young Elderly, Middle Elderly, and Old Elderly

ORAL HEALTH, QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES IN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Dental Education has an essential impact on providing comprehensive dental care services to people with disabilities (PWD). The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes disability as a priority issue for global public health, human rights and development. Based on the aims and objectives of the research, a cross-sectional study was selected as a research design with quantitative, qualitative and observational methods. The research was conducted in Georgia, sample size was selected based on the data from the Social Service Agency, 740 respondents took part in the research. 370 of them were PWD, while 370 - a control group. The DMFT index in people with disabilities is signicantly higher (12.0) than in the control group (5.8). It was found that 90% of the clinic managers do not have information about the specic needs of people with disabilities, 66% of the dentists do not provide complete dental services to people with disabilities, and only 5% of the dentists participated in specic training courses in order to improve the quality of dental care services for PWD. Based on the specics of dental care services for people with disabilities, to assess and develop personalized treatment plans, it is necessary to establish an evidence-based concept in dental clinics. The oral health and comprehensive dental care services for people with disabilities are signicantly unsatisfactory in Georgia. Within the framework of continuous medical education, dentists need constant training in order to provide complete dental care services to people with disabilities.

Validity of self-reported oral conditions among Brazilian older women: Do socio-economic factors matter?

To validate the level of agreement between self-report and clinical examination for oral conditions and evaluate the effect of sociodemographic conditions on the validity of self-report among women aged 60 and older. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a social community center for seniors in Southern Brazil. Sociodemographic data (age, level of education, and income) were measured. Participants were interviewed and clinically examined for the number of teeth (DMF-T index) and the use of dental prostheses. The self-reported number of teeth in each arch and the use of dental prostheses were gathered through interviews. The level of agreement was estimated using the observed agreement, Kappa statistics, sensitivity/specificity (edentulism/prostheses) and Lin's concordance correlation coefficient, and related tests (number of teeth). The validity of the oral conditions was estimated according to sociodemographic information. Ninety-nine women participated in the study. High levels of agreement were observed for edentulism (97.8%; 95%CI 92.8;99.7; Kappa 0.947) and the use of dental prostheses (97.0%; 95%CI 91.3;99.4; Kappa 0.922). In both conditions, despite achieving similar concordance correlation coefficients (ranging from weak to moderate), the mean number of upper teeth was lower in clinical examination (7.1 ± 5.2) compared with self-reported (8.6 ± 3.6), while the opposite was observed for lower teeth (clinical examination: 9.1 ± 3.4; self-reported: 6.6 ± 5.3). Larger differences were found among women of low income and educational levels. Our findings suggest that the participants' socio-economic position might influence their self-reported number of teeth.

Oral Health Status of Patients with Epilepsy

Purpose: Epilepsy is a medical and social disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. It is a general view that patients with epilepsy have worse oral health than the general population. The DMFT index has been widely used worldwide to determine oral and dental health. The aim of this study is to determine the oral health status of epilepsy patients using the DMFT index and to compare it with the control group.
 Materials & Methods: The DMFT score of the groups was determined by clinical and radiological examination. Decayed, missing and filled teeth were recorded immediately after the examination.
 Results: The number of decayed teeth was 7.27 ± 3.994 in the epilepsy group and 4.04 ± 2.202 in the control group (p

Oral Health Status of Children Age 6-12 Years in Rawalpindi, Islamabad Pakistan

Dental caries seems to be a significant public health issue and a common non-communicable disease. And is more prevalent in age group 6-12 years. There has never been a national oral health survey conducted in Pakistan between age 6-12 years in recent years. The purpose of this study was to look into the dental health of children between the ages of 6 and 12. Objectives: To determine the oral health status of children age 6-12 years using Decayed, Missed, Filled tooth Index. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out which included 385 children age between 6-12 years, using a simple random sampling. Children were evaluated in schools, and data collected included details on caries and the condition of the gingiva. The WHO's methodology and standards were used for oral examination. Results: Mean DMFT index of children age 6-12 years came out to be 2.28 ± 0.97. More than 2/3rd of children age between 6-12 years needs urgent dental care. Conclusion: The oral health status of children age between 6-12 years is unsatisfactory and higher DMFT index than expected. To effectively prevent and control burden of dental caries and promote gingival health, the oral health program must be implemented. Dental caries seems to be a significant public health issue and a common non-communicable disease. And is more prevalent in age group 6-12 years. There has never been a national oral health survey conducted in Pakistan between age 6-12 years in recent years. The purpose of this study was to look into the dental health of children between the ages of 6 and 12. Objectives: To determine the oral health status of children age 6-12 years using Decayed, Missed, Filled tooth Index. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out which included 385 children age between 6-12 years, using a simple random sampling. Children were evaluated in schools, and data collected included details on caries and the condition of the gingiva. The WHO's methodology and standards were used for oral examination. Results: Mean DMFT index of children age 6-12 years came out to be 2.28 ± 0.97. More than 2/3rd of children age between 6-12 years needs urgent dental care. Conclusion: The oral health status of children age between 6-12 years is unsatisfactory and higher DMFT index than expected. To effectively prevent and control burden of dental caries and promote gingival health, the oral health program must be implemented.

Evaluation of the salivary pH and its correlation with dental caries in a population of Brazilian adolescents

Dental caries is one of the most prevalent diseases around the world and saliva plays an essential role in controlling the evolution of the disease. This study aimed to investigate if salivary pH is correlated with dental caries in a population of Brazilian adolescents. Adolescents, of both sexes, were submitted to clinical examinations for diagnosis of dental caries according to Decay, Missing, and Filling Teeth index (DMFT). The adolescents were allocated into two groups: i. unaffected by caries (DMFT= 0) and ii. affected by caries (DMFT≥ 1). Saliva samples were collected, and the pH was measured using a pH meter. 672 adolescents were examined, mean age of 12 years old (± 0.45), 305 (45.4%) male and 367 (54.6%) female. The DMFT index in the overall population was 1.46; 49% of the population had DMFT=0. The main result point to a negative correlation but significant between dental caries and salivary pH for the total sample (r= -0.119; CI= -0.195 to -0.042; p=0.002) and for males (r= -0.143; CI= -0.254 to -0.028; p=0.012), and a borderline value for females (r= -0.099; CI= -0.202 to 0.006; 0.057). This study showed that there is a correlation between salivary pH and dental caries in examined adolescents.

Evaluation of the Relationship between Oral Care Practices, Food Consumption and DMFT Index in Young Adults

Objective: Dental caries is an important public health problem that affects the majority of the world's population. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral care practices, food consumption and DMFT index in young adults. Material and Methods: The general characteristics of individuals, oral care practices, anthropometric measurements and food consumption frequencies were questioned with the questionnaire form. The DMFT index was calculated by questioning the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth of the individuals. Results: The mean DMFT index of females was 2.5±1.6, and the mean of DMFT index of males was 2.0±1.6, and a significant difference was determined between the genders in terms of mean DMFT index (p

CORRELATION BETWEEN MALOCCLUSION SEVERITY LEVEL AND CARIES STATUS OF 12-14 YEARS OLD STUDENTS IN SMPN 5 MARABAHAN

ABSTRACTBackground: South Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia that occupies the highest second of dental and oral health problems. One of the dental and oral health problems that often faced in school age group is malocclusion that is 15,6%. Malocclusion is an occlusion condition that is not right or an occlusion that deviates from normal condition. The said condition can be happened because tooth shape abnormalities and jaw size. The crowded tooth position can cause caries occurrence, because the overlapped tooth position can complicate in the process of tooth brushing. The food remains that accumulated formed plaque retention and if it’s left alone continually, it will form a cavity in the tooth, causing email demineralization called caries. Purpose: To find out the correlation between malocclusion severity levels and caries status of 12-14 years old students in SMPN 5 Marabahan Material and Methods: This research was an analytic observational with cross sectional approach. The respondents were 12-14 years old students in SMPN 5 Marabahan that were taken with simple random sampling method. The respondents were 47 people. Results: The malocclusion severity level on mild category was 24 people (51%) and the caries status on moderate category was 19 people (40%). The result of Spearman test is p=0,000 < 0,05. Conclusion: There is a correlation between malocclusion severity level and caries status of 12-14 years old students in SMPN 5 Marabahan.Keywords : Caries status, DMF-T Index, Index (MAL I),Malocclusion severity

Cross-Cultural Validity of a Dietary Questionnaire for Studying Dental Caries in Japanese Children

This study examines the cross-cultural validity of the Japanese version of the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), designed for studies on dental caries to assess dietary intake in Japanese children. Parent-reported dietary data were collected (274 children, 3-6 years old) using the 38-item FFQ, whose reliability and validity have been demonstrated in adults. Factor analysis was used to determine dimensionality. Dietary cariogenicity scores were compared with the levels of plaque mutans streptococci, and the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) index to evaluate the criterion validity using Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) and the Kruskal-Wallis test. The FFQ showed good criterion validity, assessed through its relationship with the dmft index (r = 0.119; p = 0.05) and Dentocult SM score (r = 0.124; p = 0.04). Factor analysis revealed six questionnaire subscales. Internal consistency was from low to acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.64 for the total scale, 0.39-0.53 for each subscale). Children with a higher SM score were more likely to have higher dietary cariogenicity scores (p = 0.01; Kruskal-Wallis test). These results confirm the validity of the Japanese version of the FFQ for children, which can be used to track dietary structure dynamics regarding cariogenicity from childhood to adulthood.

The association of cariogenic foods consumption frequency on the occurrence of dental caries in children with autism spectrum disorders

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease that invades the hard tissues of the teeth. Dental caries is among the most common oral manifestations in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interactions, communication difficulties, and restricted repetitive behavior. ASD children have a higher risk of dental caries due to their difficulty maintaining good oral hygiene and poor diet, such as having a high preference for cariogenic foods. This study aims to analyze the association between cariogenic foods consumption frequency and the occurrence of dental caries in ASD children. Methods: Quantitative study was performed with a cross-sectional design and total sampling techniques on 15 ASD children. Data analysis using Spearman Rank test. Results: This study found (66,7%) of ASD children had low levels of cariogenic foods consumption. Respectively, the ASD children’s deft and DMFT indices were (3.3) and (4.4). A significant value between the frequency of consumption of cariogenic foods and DMFT/deft was (0.297). The level of relationship between the frequency of consumption of cariogenic foods with DMFT/deft is (0.289), indicating a low association. Conclusions: There is no association between cariogenic foods consumption frequency and the occurrence of dental caries in children with ASD. The average indices of DMFT and deft of ASD children are at moderate levels. ASD children have low levels of cariogenic food consumption frequency.Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cariogenic Foods, Dental Caries.

The act of toothache treatment-seeking for dental caries of pendalungan jember tribe mothers

The act of seeking treatment for toothache has an effect on dental caries. Improper treatment of dental caries will cause caries to get worse and have a very negative impact on general health and quality of life. The Pendalungan tribe is a tribe formed from a combination of two cultures, namely Javanese and Madurese, the majority of which live in the villages of Jember Regency. Identify and analyze the effect of seeking toothache treatment on the dental caries of the Pendalungan mothers. Analytical observational research with a cross sectional approach in Sukojember Village, Dusun Krajan Timur, Tegal Batu, and Leces, in Jelbuk District, Jember Regency. The population were women from the Pendalungan tribe with purposive sampling of 386 respondents. The research variables were seeking treatment for toothache (using a questionnaire) and dental caries (using the DMF-T index). The research data were tabulated and tested for descriptive statistics and ordinal regression. The effect of seeking treatment for toothache on dental caries resulted in a significance of 0.029 (p

Developmental enamel defects and their relationship with caries in adolescents aged 18 years

Randomly selected 1,611 individuals aged 18 years formed a nationally representative sample from all provinces of Poland. Developmental defects of the enamel (DDE) and caries were assessed using the modified DDE index, molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) Treatment Need Index (MIH-TNI), FDI and WHO criteria by 22 trained and calibrated dentists. T-test was used for comparing group means. A simple and multiple logistic regression tests were used to assess the relationship between DDE and caries severity expressed as DMFT (p < 0.05). The prevalence of DDE was 13.7%. Demarcated opacities (DEO) were the most frequent (9.65%); 4% had diffuse opacities (DIO) and 1.5% had hypoplasia. MIH was diagnosed in 0.6% patients. The prevalence of caries was 93.2%, with mean DMFT of 6.50 ± 4.22. The DMFT value was 7.52 ± 4.77 in the group of patients with demarcated opacities (DEO); 7.85 ± 4.74 with diffuse opacities (DIO) and 7.56 ± 4.57 with enamel hypoplasia, respectively. There was a significant relationship between caries severity and DDE (p < 0.001), DEO (p = 0.001) and DIO (p = 0.038), and between DDE and DMFT index (p < 0.001). The results obtained in the study proved the significant relationship between DDE and DMFT in 18-year-olds, the assessment of which was the aim of the study.

Validity of mother-child self-perceived oral health for the assessment of 5 years old children’s oral health in Indonesia

BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) is a serious condition that has a negative impact on young children’s quality of life. Mothers’ perceived need for oral health care plays an important role in their children’s oral health behavior. This study aimed to compare mother and child self-perceived and dentist-evaluated needs for oral health care.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 266 preschool children aged 5 years old and their mothers. A self-administered questionnaire to the mothers and interviews with the children were used to assess the perceived needs of oral health care. The mothers were asked to rate their children’s oral health and determine if they needed dental treatment. The children were also asked how they felt about their oral health and whether they had any tooth decay. Agreement between mother and child regarding the child’s oral health was assessed. The evaluated needs were assessed clinically using the dmft (decayed, missing, and filled teeth [primary dentition]) and pufa (pulpal involvement, ulceration, fistula, and abscess [primary dentition]) indices. The perceived and evaluated needs were compared using spearman analysis to determine their correlations and the validity of the perceived needs compared to the clinical examination was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp), and likelihood ratio (LR).ResultsThe prevalence rate of ECC was 89.4%, with 35% having at least one condition from untreated caries (pufa > 0). Mothers and children have a fair agreement regarding the child’s oral health (ICC = 0.335). When comparisons were conducted between perceived and evaluated conditions, Mother’s rating about their child’s oral health showed the strongest correlation to dmft index (r = 0.372; p < 0.001). Several accuracy parameters done in this study (AUC, Sn, and Sp) did not meet the acceptable threshold. The sensitivity and specificity were the highest when comparing mothers’ perceived need for their child’s dental treatment to the dmft index (Sn = 96.7%) and pufa index (Sp = 88.1%), respectively.ConclusionCompared to the dentist’s assessment, the mother and child self-reported oral health statuses showed lower accuracy in assessing the child’s condition. But, the mothers in this study were better than their 5-year-old children at perceiving their child’s oral health care needs. As a result, these subjective assessments can be used as a complement, but not as a substitute, to the actual clinical evaluation.

INFLUENCE OF THE ORAL HYGIENE LEVEL ON INCIDENCE RATES OF DENTAL CARIES AND GINGIVITIS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS OF RURAL LOCALITY OF ODESSA REGION

Dental caries and inflammatory periodontal diseases predominate in the structure of oral diseases in children and adolescents.&#x0D; The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the oral hygiene level on the incidence rates of dental caries and gingivitis in school-age children living in rural areas of the Odessa region.&#x0D; Materials and Methods. Clinical dental examination was carried out in 68 children of the secondary school of Ilyinka, Odesa district, aged 7, 12 and 15 years. We determined: state of oral hygiene by GreenVermillion index (OHI-S); prevalence (%) of dental caries and the sum of decayed, missing, and filled number of teeth (DMFT index; df+DMFT); prevalence (%) and severity of gingivitis by PMA Parma index.&#x0D; Results. It was found that a larger number of examined schoolchildren (51.5%) had an unsatisfactory oral hygiene condition. In 7-year-old children the OHI-S index was 1.39±0.10, in 12-year-old – 1.69±0.14, and in 15-year-old – 1.68±0.13.&#x0D; Dental caries prevalence in 12-year-old children corresponds to the average incidence level (58.8%) and the DMFT index 2.06±0.55 – the low intensity level by WHO gradation. In 15-year-old schoolchildren dental caries prevalence was 83.9%, and the intensity according to the DMFT index was 3.32±0.45.&#x0D; The high prevalence of gingivitis is established in 12-year-old children – 82.4% and 15-year-old children – 74.2%. The mean values of the PMA Parma index were 24.53±3.06 % in 12-year-old children and 21.46±2.54% in 15-year-old children.&#x0D; Conclusion. Significant influence (r=0.866, p&lt;0.001) of oral hygiene condition on the periodontal tissues and less pronounced effect (r=0.518, p&lt;0.05) on the intensity of dental caries in children and adolescents were found, which confirms the role of microbial biofilm in the development of gingivitis and dental caries.

Dietary Intake of Vitamin D and Dental Caries Incidence in People with Overweight and Obesity

Abstract Aims The aims of the present study are to investigate the relationship between the anthropometric indicators and peculiarities of the nutritional intake in people with overweight and obesity and the risk factors for the development of dental caries in adults. Materials and Methods The study involved 264 individuals aged between 18 and 60 years. The following risk factors for the development of dental caries were traced: diet (carbohydrate intake), oral hygiene habits and social status in overweight and obese people. The dental caries incidence was determined through the DMFT index, by assessing the total number of teeth which are decayed (D), missing (M) due to caries, or filled (treated, F). Results The age-related distribution was as follows: from 18 to 25 years – 14.4%; from 25 to 35 years – 16.7%; from 35 to 50 years – 42.4%; and over 50 years – 26.5%. The established average BMI was 25.60 ± 4.359, with the lowest and highest measured values – 18.5 and 37.55, respectively. The value of DMFT was 12.55 ± 5.545. A direct correlation between the elevated incidence of dental caries in patients with overweight and obesity was revealed. No significant relationship was found between the decreased nutritional intake of vitamin D and the incidence of dental caries in individuals with Class I and Class II obesity. Conclusion Dental caries and obesity have a similar etiology – improper dietary habits, excessive consumption of foods containing low molecular weight carbohydrates and carbonated beverages. The reported higher levels of dental caries in these groups could be explained by an improper diet and more frequent snacking.

Salivary Flow Rate and Oral Status in Patients with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome and Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Determination of salivary flow rate and oral status in patients with primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) and diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) and comparison with control subjects. Thirty-one pSS patients, 28 dcSSc patients, and 28 control subjects participated in this single-center, cross-sectional study. Unstimulated whole salivary flow rate (UWSFR) and stimulated whole salivary flow rate (SWSFR), salivary pH, DMFT index (D-decayed, M-missing, F-filled tooth), periodontal pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), interincisal distance, and OHRQoL (oral health-related quality of life) were analyzed in all three groups of subjects. Primary SS and dcSSc patients had statistically significant lower values of UWSFR (0.20; 0.38 vs. 0.91 mL/min) and SWSFR (0.56; 0.70 vs. 1.64 mL/min) compared with control subjects (p < 0.001, Kruskal-Wallis test). Salivary pH values were statistically significantly lower in pSS and dcSSc patients compared with control subjects (6.00; 6.25 vs. 7.00, respectively) (p < 0.001, Kruskal-Wallis test). The DMFT index of dcSSc patients was higher (28.50) and statistically significant compared to control subjects (20.00) (p = 0.01). The prevalence of periodontitis was the same in pSS and dcSSc patients and control subjects (p = 0.384). Primary SS and dcSSc patients had a statistically significant decreased interincisal distance compared to control subjects (43.80; 38.00 vs. 48.00) (p = 0.003 and p < 0.001, respectively). Primary SS and dcSSc patients show decreased UWSFR and SWSFR, salivary pH values closer to an acidic medium, higher DMFT index, higher prevalence of periodontitis, decreased interincisal distance, and poorer OHRQoL, i.e., poor oral and periodontal health.

CORRELATION BETWEEN FLOW, CONSISTENCY, QUANTITY, SALIVARY BUFFER CAPACITY AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) TO DMF-T

Background: Salivary characteristics include pH, salivary flow, consistency, composition, and saliva buffer capacity, so if changes occur, they will increase the risk of dental caries associated with the initial process and the speed of caries development. In addition to saliva, nutritional benefits can interfere with increased incidence of higher caries, reduced salivary secretion, decreased salivary buffer capacity, and qualitative changes in saliva. One of the parameters that can be used to measure nutritional status is the body mass index which also correlates with the DMF-T index. Objective: determine the correlation between flow, consistency, quantity, salivary buffer capacity, and body mass index (BMI) to the DMF-T index. Method: The group consisted of 78 respondents. Stimulated saliva samples were collected to measure salivary flow, saliva consistency, saliva quantity, and saliva buffer capacity using a saliva test buffer kit. Weight and height are measured to obtain a body mass index. Result: the average salivary flow of 1.9487, indicating a normal category because salivary flow occurs in less than 60 seconds. The average saliva quantity score was 2.6026, including normal at more than 5mL. The average buffer capacity is 2.6282, which means the standard is too high. The average BMI was 22.798, which indicated it had a normal weight and an average DMF-T level of 3.179 which belonged to the very low category. Conclusion: salivary parameters such as flow, buffer capacity, quantity, and BMI do not significantly correlate with the DMF-T index. However, one salivary parameter correlates to the DMF-T index, namely saliva viscosity.

Dental Fear and Anxiety of Chinese Preschool Children in a School-Based Outreach Service Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Limited data are available regarding the patient-based outcomes of SDF therapy in the kindergarten setting. This study aims to evaluate the dental fear and anxiety (DFA) of preschool children after participating in a school-based outreach service using SDF to arrest early childhood caries (ECC). The study recruited 3- to 5-year-old children with untreated ECC. A trained dentist performed a dental examination and applied SDF therapy to the carious lesions. ECC experience was measured using the dmft index. Questionnaires for parents were used to collect the children's demographic information and their dental treatment experiences. The children's DFA before and immediately after SDF therapy was assessed using the self-reported Facial Image Scale (FIS) on a Likert scale of 1 (very happy) to 5 (very distressed). The association between the children's DFA after SDF therapy and the potentially related factors, including demographic background, caries experience, and DFA before SDF therapy, were analysed using bivariate analysis. Three hundred and forty children (187 boys, 55%) joined this study. Their mean (SD) age and dmft scores were 4.8 (0.9) and 4.6 (3.6), respectively. Most of them (269/340, 79%) never had a dental visit. After SDF therapy, 86% (294/340) of the children exhibited no or low DFA (FIS ≤ 3), whereas 14% (46/340) reported high DFA (FIS > 3). No factor was associated with children's DFA after SDF therapy (p > 0.05). This study showed most preschool children with ECC exhibited no or low DFA after SDF therapy in a school setting.

Experiencia de caries en jóvenes estudiantes: análisis epidemiológico como aporte para las políticas universitarias en promoción y prevención de la salud

Introduction: Universities should generate actions related to health promotion and health education. Caries is a disease where diverse factors and their interactions must be consideredObjective: To assess the epidemiological profile of oral health-disease in relation to caries in a community of university students in the city of Córdoba, Argentina.Material and Methods: Exploratory and retrospective study. It was carried out on the medical records of university students registered at the Health Department (Pro-Secretaria de Asistencia) of the Faculty of Dentistry, during the years 2017 and 2018 (n=397 records). An analysis of classic epidemiological measures of caries indices was carried out. For data analysis, generalized linear regression models were used to determine the magnitude of the effects of the factors considered (sex; age; health insurance coverage and origin) in relation to the DMFT and its components. The analysis was deepened for the factors whose effects were significant in the regressions, setting p&lt;0.05Results: the average age was 21.4 ± 2.2 years and with an approximate ratio of 2 women for every man. The DMFT mean for the evaluated sample was 7.45 ± 4.7 and within a range of 0 to 20. Factor C (decayed) was the component that most influenced the DMFT, almost 80% of the patients. Students presented at least one dental element with caries. Conclusion: age is a factor that significantly affects the DMFT index. Factors such as sex, origin and health coverage did not show significant effects on the DMFT index.

Social Predictors of DMFT Index among Adults an Iranian Population in 2016: A Cross-Sectional Study

Social Predictors of DMFT Index among Adults an Iranian Population in 2016: A Cross-Sectional Study