Journal of Iranian Dental Association
J Iran Dent Assoc
Medical Sciences
http://jida.ir
23
journal23
2383-3041
10.52547/jida
en
jalali
1397
7
1
gregorian
2018
10
1
30
4
online
1
fulltext
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Parental awareness about the presence of permanent first molars and its relation to DMFT index in 7-9-year-old children
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Original
Original
<div><strong style="text-align: justify;">Background and Aim: </strong><span style="text-align: justify;">Permanent first molars (PFMs) are highly susceptible to caries due to their special anatomical form, early eruption, lack of awareness about their eruption and misidentifying them from the primary teeth. Parental awareness about the existence of PFMs in their children’s mouth could lead to caries prevention. This study aimed to determine the level of parental awareness about the presence of PFMs and its relation to DMFT index in 7-9-year-old children in Rasht.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 553 elementary school students in Rasht. Cluster random sampling was done. A checklist was filled out by the parents after obtaining their informed consent. Intraoral examination was performed by one specialist using a dental mirror, an explorer and a head light. Children’s DMFT index of PFMs (DMFT6) was recorded. Data were entered into SPSS software version 21. Chi- square test, Cochran’s test, sign test and logistic regression model were used for statistical analysis.<br>
<strong>Results: </strong>In this study, only 151 parents (27.3%) knew about the PFMs’ eruption time. DMFT6 was 0.48±0.84 in 7-9-year-olds. There was a significant correlation between DMFT6 and the frequency of consumption of sugary snacks (P=0.025) and toothbrushing (P=0.016). But the correlation between DMFT6 and parental knowledge (P=0.918), gender (P=0.44), father’s educational level (P=0.103) and mother’s educational level (P=0.145) was not significant.<br>
<strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considering the low level of awareness of parents, attention to early education, prevention and treatment is necessary.</div>
Dental Caries, Knowledge, Molar, Parents
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http://jida.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-918&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Javane
Vejdani
2300319475328460020751
2300319475328460020751
No
Assistant Professor, Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Narjes
Amrollahi
narges1amr@yahoo.com
2300319475328460020752
2300319475328460020752
Yes
Assistant Professor, Dental Research Center, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Maryam
Amrollahi
2300319475328460020753
2300319475328460020753
No
Dental Sciences Research Centre, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Zahra
Peirowfeiz
2300319475328460020754
2300319475328460020754
No
Dentist, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Donya
Alinejad
2300319475328460020755
2300319475328460020755
No
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran