[Inequalities in distribution of dental caries in teenagers of Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, 2004]. / Desigualdades na distribuição da cárie dentária em adolescentes de Indaiatuba (SP), 2004.

The objectives of this work was to know the dental caries prevalence and treatment need, besides the distribution of the dental caries in a population of 12 year-old teenagers with high incidence of dental caries. 309 adolescents of public schools of Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, in 2004, were examined. They were selected by process systematic random and the exams followed the World Health Organization criteria. The percentile of school caries free was of 38.8%. Among the adolescents examined, 36.6% (n=113) presented dental caries. DMFT was of 2.50 (IC95%=2.07-2.93). The decayed component was the highest (61.0%). The coefficient of Gini was 0.602 and SiC value was of 5.97 (IC95%=5.32-6.62); in this group especially, 74.7% (n=74) presented dental caries activity in the moment of the exam. Thus, it can be concluded that the adolescents of this city presented low dental caries experience; however, their needs were not assisted, once most of DMFT was formed of the decayed component at 12 years old. In the group SiC, it was verified that this came quite high, being recommended actions addressed to this specific group of adolescents.

Desigualdades na distribuição da cárie dentária em adolescentes de Indaiatuba (SP), 2004 / Inequalities in distribution of dental caries in teenagers of Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, 2004

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram conhecer a prevalência da cárie dentária e a necessidade de tratamento odontológico, além da distribuição da cárie dentária na população que apresenta índices de cárie mais elevados em escolares de doze anos. Foram examinados 309 adolescentes, de escolas públicas de Indaiatuba (SP), em 2004, selecionados mediante processo amostral aleatório sistemático e os exames seguiram os critérios da Organização Mundial de Saúde. O percentual de escolares livres de cárie foi de 38,8 por cento. Dentre os escolares examinados, 36,6 por cento (n=113) apresentaram atividade de cárie. O CPOD foi de 2,50 (IC95 por cento=2,07-2,93). O componente cariado foi o mais prevalente (61,0 por cento). O coeficiente de Gini foi 0,602 e o valor do índice SiC foi de 5,97 (IC95 por cento=5,32-6,62); neste grupo em especial, 74,7 por cento (n=74) apresentaram atividade de cárie no momento do exame. Desta forma, pode-se concluir que os escolares deste município apresentaram baixa experiência de cárie; entretanto, não apresentaram suas necessidades atendidas, uma vez que a maior parte do CPOD era formada do componente cariado, aos doze anos de idade. No grupo SiC, verificou-se que este apresentou-se bastante elevado, sendo recomendadas ações direcionadas a este grupo específico de adolescentes.

The objectives of this work was to know the dental caries prevalence and treatment need, besides the distribution of the dental caries in a population of 12 year-old teenagers with high incidence of dental caries. 309 adolescents of public schools of Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, in 2004, were examined. They were selected by process systematic random and the exams followed the World Health Organization criteria. The percentile of school caries free was of 38.8 percent. Among the adolescents examined, 36.6 percent (n=113) presented dental caries. DMFT was of 2.50 (IC95 percent=2.07-2.93). The decayed component was the highest (61.0 percent). The coefficient of Gini was 0.602 and SiC value was of 5.97 (IC95 percent=5.32-6.62); in this group especially, 74.7 percent (n=74) presented dental caries activity in the moment of the exam. Thus, it can be concluded that the adolescents of this city presented low dental caries experience; however, their needs were not assisted, once most of DMFT was formed of the decayed component at 12 years old. In the group SiC, it was verified that this came quite high, being recommended actions addressed to this specific group of adolescents.

[Dental caries activity in primary dentition, Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, 2004]. / Atividade de cárie na dentição decídua, Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brasil, 2004.

This study aimed to verify caries activity and analyze caries experience, treatment needs, and enamel defects in 5-year-old preschool children in Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil. 624 children were selected by systematic random sampling in 2004. WHO criteria were used to measure caries experience and treatment needs. Nyvad et al. diagnostic criteria were used to analyze caries activity. Mann-Whitney and chi-square tests were used to analyze the results, with 5% significance. 40.5% of schoolchildren displayed caries activity. The dfmt was 1.62 (95%CI: 1.35-1.89). Among children with dfmt > 0, the index was 3.81 (95%CI: 3.36-4.26), and 91.4% of these children presented caries activity. Care Index was 12.3%. These results suggest that treatment measures and health promotion should continue to be prioritized, since the control measures and caries interruption during the initial stages are well known. Dental care should especially target schoolchildren with more significant caries experience.

Atividade de cárie na dentição decídua, Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brasil, 2004 / Dental caries activity in primary dentition, Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2004

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram verificar a atividade de cárie, além de conhecer a experiência de cárie (ceod), necessidades de tratamento e defeitos de esmalte em pré-escolares de cinco anos de idade. Examinaram-se 624 crianças de Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brasil, em 2004, selecionadas por meio de processo amostral aleatório sistemático. Para medir a experiência de cárie e necessidade de tratamento adotou-se os critérios da OMS. Para a atividade de cárie, optou-se por uma simplificação dos critérios de diagnóstico de Nyvad et al. Na análise estatística utilizaram-se os testes Mann Whitney e qui-quadrado com nível de significância de 5 por cento. 40,5 por cento dos pré-escolares apresentaram atividade de cárie. O ceod foi de 1,62 (IC95 por cento: 1,35-1,89). Entre os doentes (ceod > 0) o ceod foi 3,81 (IC95 por cento: 3,36-4,26), ainda neste grupo, 91,4 por cento das crianças apresentaram atividade de cárie. O índice de cuidados foi de 12,3 por cento. Sugere-se que medidas de prevenção e tratamento direcionadas a essa população continuem sendo priorizadas, uma vez que as medidas de controle e paralisação da cárie em seus estágios iniciais são bem conhecidas. Além disso, recomenda-se cuidado direcionado aos pré-escolares com maior experiência de cáries.

This study aimed to verify caries activity and analyze caries experience, treatment needs, and enamel defects in 5-year-old preschool children in Indaiatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil. 624 children were selected by systematic random sampling in 2004. WHO criteria were used to measure caries experience and treatment needs. Nyvad et al. diagnostic criteria were used to analyze caries activity. Mann-Whitney and qui-square tests were used to analyze the results, with 5 percent significance. 40.5 percent of schoolchildren displayed caries activity. The dfmt was 1.62 (95 percentCI: 1.35-1.89). Among children with dfmt > 0, the index was 3.81 (95 percentCI: 3.36-4.26), and 91.4 percent of these children presented caries activity. Care Index was 12.3 percent. These results suggest that treatment measures and health promotion should continue to be prioritized, since the control measures and caries interruption during the initial stages are well known. Dental care should especially target schoolchildren with more significant caries experience.