PREVALENCE OF EARLY LOSS OF PRIMARY TEETH IN 6-10 YEAR OLD SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SIBIU
Abstract:
Early loss of primary teeth is most frequent a consequence of tooth decay and its complication.
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of early loss of primary teeth and it’s
particularities in a selected group of schoolchildren in the city of Sibiu, Romania. A total of 300 children
(150 boys, 150 girls), between 6 and 10 years of age were selected. The results showed that the
prevalence of premature loss of primary teeth is 48 %.A larger loss prevalence was among the 10 yearolds
(33.3%) and the most commonly missing teeth was the mandibular second primary molars
(33.69%). Maintaining the primary teeth until they are naturally exfoliated is the most important goal of
paediatric dentistry, therefore it can be concluded that an early detection of the space problems
associated with the early loss of primary teeth would help reduce malocclusion problems.
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