Open AccessComparative evaluation of caries status in primary and permanent molars in 7–8-year-old schoolchildren of shimla using caries assessment spectrum and treatment index
Author(s) -
Divya Doneria,
Seema Thakur,
Parul Singhal,
Deepak Chauhan,
Cheranjeevi Jayam,
Anika Uppal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_886_16
Subject(s) - molar , medicine , dentistry , index (typography) , orthodontics , computer science , world wide web
A new epidemiological index is introduced for full assessment of dental caries which is known as caries assessment spectrum and treatment (CAST). "Spectrum" is considered backbone of this index as it covers from no lesion to advanced stage progression of caries. We aimed to evaluate and compare the status of caries in primary and permanent molars of 7-8-year-old schoolchildren of Shimla using CAST index and to find if any correlation exists between the status of caries in evaluated teeth.