Prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs among school going children of Chandigarh

Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that high prevalence of caries was found in primary dentition than permanent dentition and most of the decayed teeth were untreated. This study emphasize the need for treating dental caries at its earliest possible stage and parents should be made aware of caries preventive measures for their children.
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research