PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES IN PRIMARY TEETH D AND E

Abstract

To examine the frequency of dental cavities in kids aged 4-12 years in the pediatric ward KMU-IDS- Kohat. In order to determine the prevalence of dental caries, 257 children ages 4 to 12 participated in an observational cross-sectional study at KMU-IDS-Kohat. A questionnaire was used to gather information from the children or their parents about dietary habits, brushing routines, and the presence of caries was examined. Among 257 children in our data 50.6% (130) were boys and 49.4% (127) were girls with dental caries. 7-9 years old; 123 individuals comprising 47.9% out of 257 children, 53.5% (135) have dental caries in tooth D. Dental caries is most common in children age 7-9 year with tooth D being the most affected among children age 4-12 years. This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of dental caries in children aged 4-12 years at KMU-IDS-Kohat. The findings revealed a high prevalence of dental caries, with 53.5% of the children examined exhibiting cavities. Children aged 7-9 years demonstrated the highest prevalence, and tooth D was identified as the most frequently affected tooth. These results underscore the critical need for enhanced oral health education and improved access to dental care within this population.