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| Year : 1998 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 84-9 |
An epidemiological study on the prevalence of dental caries and treatment need in 12-15 year old children in Bhiwandi (Maharashtra).
JS Rodrigues, SG Damle
Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
Correspondence Address:
J S Rodrigues
Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
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PMID: 10635130 
An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of dental caries and treatment need in the powerloom township of Bhiwandi revealed a prevalence level of 56.93%. The overall mean DMFT score was 1.25 +/- 1.34. Decayed teeth accounted for the largest component of the reported DMF teeth followed by an almost equal proportion of missing and filled teeth. Single surface restorations were the most frequent type of treatment required, followed by the two or more surface restorations, extractions and pulp therapy.
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