Original scientific paper

Oral Health Indices and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization in 12 Year Old Bosnians

Amra Muratbegović ; Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina
Nina Marković ; Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina
Sedin Kobašlija ; Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina
Amila Zukanović ; Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosna and Hercegovina

Abstract

Objectives: To present the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal conditions, developmental defects of enamel and MIH in 12-year-olds in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH). Methods: A survey was carried out in 8 cantons of the Federation of BH (FBH) and in Republic Srpska (RS) in 2004. The fi nal sample included 560 twelve yearolds. The parameters used to measure oral health status were: DMFT index, SiC index, presence of sealants, community periodontal index and developmental defects of enamel index (DDE). Treatment needs were assessed as well as molar incisor hypomineralizations (MIH). One dental team clinically examined all subjects in line with WHO methodology and criteria, using plane dental mirror, standard CPITN periodontal probe under natural light. Results: The average DMFT of 12-year-olds was 4.16 ± 2.92. On the average, 91% of the 12-year-olds was affected with dental caries. The SiC Index was 7.41 ± 3.31. Among examined children, 5.7% had at least one tooth with a fi ssure sealant. 43% of 12-year-olds had healthy periodontium. The prevalence of developmental defects of enamel among BH twelve-yearoldswas 32.80%. The MIH prevalence was 12.3%. The average number of affected teeth with MIH was 5.59. Conclusions: Oral health status in BH observed through DMTF index values and condition of periodontium of 12-year-olds is unsatisfactory. Community-based prevention and oral health promotion are necessary.

Keywords

Oral health; Molar Incisor Hypomineralization; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Children; DMF index

Hrčak ID:

25869

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/25869

Publication date:

15.6.2008.

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