Prevalence and Pattern of Early Ehildhood caries among 3-5 year olds in Kiambaa, Kenya
Date
2010-03Author
Njoroge, N. W.
Kemoli Arthur M.
Gathece Loice W
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and pattern of early childhood caries among three to
five year olds.
DESIGN: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.
SUBJECTS: A total of 336 children aged 3-5 years.
SETTING: Pre-schools in Kiambaa division, Kiambu District, Kenya.
RESULTS: Slightly over a half, 201 (59.5%) had dental caries. The mean decayed, missing and
filled teeth (dmft) was 2.46 +/- 2:3.2 with the greatest component (95%) being decayed teeth.
The mandibular deciduous molars and the maxillary incisors were the most frequently carious
teeth.
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of early childhood tumours in Kiambaa was 59.5%. The
mandibular deciduous molars and maxillary incisors had the highest caries frequency.
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http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10296http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23057310
Citation
East African medical journalPublisher
Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi Department of Periodontology, Community, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi
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Prevalence and Pattern of Early Childhood caries among 3-5 year olds in Kiambaa, Kenya
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