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PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES AMONG 3-5 YEAR OLDS IN KIAMBAA, KENYA
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of early childhood caries among three to five year olds.
Design: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.
Subjects: A total of 336 children aged 3-5 years.
Setting: Pre-schools in Kiambaa division, Kiambu District, Kenya.
Results: Slightly over a half, 201 (59.5%) had dental caries. The mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft) was 2.46 ± 2:3.2 with the greatest component (95%) being decayed teeth. The mandibular deciduous molars and the maxillary incisors were the most frequently carious teeth.
Conclusions: The prevalence of early childhood tumours in Kiambaa was 59.5%. The mandibular deciduous molars and maxillary incisors had the highest caries frequency.
Design: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.
Subjects: A total of 336 children aged 3-5 years.
Setting: Pre-schools in Kiambaa division, Kiambu District, Kenya.
Results: Slightly over a half, 201 (59.5%) had dental caries. The mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft) was 2.46 ± 2:3.2 with the greatest component (95%) being decayed teeth. The mandibular deciduous molars and the maxillary incisors were the most frequently carious teeth.
Conclusions: The prevalence of early childhood tumours in Kiambaa was 59.5%. The mandibular deciduous molars and maxillary incisors had the highest caries frequency.
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