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Effect of a preventive program on dental caries and mutans streptococci in Polish schoolchildren
Author(s) -
Carlsson Peter,
Struzycka Izabela,
Wierzbicka Maria,
IwanickaFrankowska Ewa,
Bratthall Douglas
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1988.tb01768.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , dental prophylaxis , test (biology) , streptococcus mutans , significant difference , oral hygiene , paleontology , genetics , bacteria , biology
The effect of a preventive program was studied in Polish schoolchildren. The study was carried out in a group of 133 children, aged 10–12 yr, divided into a teat and a control group. Children in the test group were initially treated with temporary restorations and were then given oral health education and preventive treatment by a specially trained chairside assistant. The preventive treatment included prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment and was carried out at least 10 times a year. The mean 3–yr DFS increment was 1.7 in the test and 10.9 in the control group at baseline and after 1 and 2 yr. At the examination after 3 yr, a difference was established between the two groups.