Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry (대한소아치과학회지)

Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (대한소아치과학회)
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Differences in caries activity and cariogenic factors in children according to the characteristics of their area of residence

거주지역 특성에 따른 어린이의 우식활성과 우식유발요인의 차이

  • Jung, Eun-Young (Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lee, Kwang-Hee (Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Eop (Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Jung, Young-Suk (Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University)
  • 정은영 (원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실) ;
  • 이광희 (원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실) ;
  • 김대업 (원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실) ;
  • 정영석 (원광대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실)
  • Published : 1997.08.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the caries activity and cariogenic factors in children in different residence areas. The subjects of the study were 268 kindergarten children who were selected from the downtown area(D), apartment area(A), suburban area(S), and rural area(R) in and around the city of Iksan, Korea. Caries activity was measured as past caries experience (dft index and dfs index) and salivary reductase activity (Resazurin Disc Test scores). Cariogenic factors were investigated by a questionnaire. The results were as follows: Reductase activity S > R > D > A dt index R, S > D, A ft index D - the highest dft index A - the lowest ds index R - the highest fs index D - the highest Toothbrushing frequency A - the highest, R - the lowest Toothbrushing before bed D, A > S, R Toothbrushing by parents S, R > A, D Sweets intake freqeuncy A - the highest, S - the lowest Distance to dental office D < A < S < R Dental treatment experience D - the highest, A - the lowest Flouride application rate D > S > R > A Sealant application rate D > A, S > R Birth order A, S > R, D Age D > S > R, A

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