Prevalencia de caries incipiente de primeros molares en niños de 8 a 12 años en la clínica UCSG Semestre-2017

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries is an infectious, transmissible disease and is characterized by a multifactorial imbalance that affects the dental biochemical structures in the production of acids by the bacteria of dental plaque. Objective: To determine the prevalence of incipient caries of first molars in children aged 8 to 12 years in the clinic of the semester UCSG B2017. Materials and methods: Simple Random Sampling was used. 51 observations were included. Each child was examined using the scanning probe and an intraoral mirror, with the teeth dried by triple syringe. The sample was collected by means of revision of the oral cavity, surveys and then tabulations in Excel. The finding was made through the chi square hypothesis test, significance level of 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. Results: The data were obtained through the clinical examination and were recorded in tables, using as a measure the number, index and percentage. The study showed a predominance of male sex and the age group represented between 8 to 12 years. Discussion: Socioeconomic conditions influence, and are expressed in oral health status. Most do not have access to dental care and have a high prevalence of dental caries with oral health practices inadequately. Conclusions: Preventive diagnosis remains the best option to treat this disease, trying to avoid conventional cleaning methods for the elimination of plaque and creating more educational talks for the prevention of parents and children.