“Prevalence of Dental Caries and Dietary Determinants among 12–16 Years Old Students, a Cross-Sectional Study” DOI Open Access

Suela Hoxha,

Fatime Hoxha,

Jaser Veseli

et al.

Published: May 9, 2024

Introduction: Caries is a public health problem in Kosovo among children, multifactorial microbial disease and connection of this with soft drinks food habits between children their poor oral very strong. Aim: The aim present study to evaluate prevalence caries 12 16 years old students municipality Suhareka analyze related risk factors that contribute occurrence caries. Material methods: To observe parameters drink we used experimental method cross-sectional was carried out 120 adolescents “Sadri Duhla” elementary school Duhel “7 Marsi” city Suhareka. Oral clinical examination self administered questionnaire were collect information about dental its correlation habits. Examination done May October the year 2023. Impact assessed through DMFT index frequency consumption drinks. data collected statistically using SPSS version 26 presented tables graphs. Results: highest result (4.36) standard deviation 1.23 noted group consuming more than cans per week also score adolescent compared consumed week. Soft found Kosovo’s mar-kets are acidic low pH, 93.75% them had pH below 4 which considered erosive only 6.25% minimally > 4, terms buffer capacity can be ordered like energy >soda >100% fruit juice Improper tooth-brushing, visits case pain not preventive significantly Conclusion: results research awarned us for high It recommended aware use drinks, regular doctor, higher maintenance by paste sufficient fluoride content brushing teeth 1 hour after food.

Language: Английский

“Prevalence of Dental Caries and Dietary Determinants among 12–16 Years Old Students, a Cross-Sectional Study” DOI Open Access

Suela Hoxha,

Fatime Hoxha,

Jaser Veseli

et al.

Published: May 9, 2024

Introduction: Caries is a public health problem in Kosovo among children, multifactorial microbial disease and connection of this with soft drinks food habits between children their poor oral very strong. Aim: The aim present study to evaluate prevalence caries 12 16 years old students municipality Suhareka analyze related risk factors that contribute occurrence caries. Material methods: To observe parameters drink we used experimental method cross-sectional was carried out 120 adolescents “Sadri Duhla” elementary school Duhel “7 Marsi” city Suhareka. Oral clinical examination self administered questionnaire were collect information about dental its correlation habits. Examination done May October the year 2023. Impact assessed through DMFT index frequency consumption drinks. data collected statistically using SPSS version 26 presented tables graphs. Results: highest result (4.36) standard deviation 1.23 noted group consuming more than cans per week also score adolescent compared consumed week. Soft found Kosovo’s mar-kets are acidic low pH, 93.75% them had pH below 4 which considered erosive only 6.25% minimally > 4, terms buffer capacity can be ordered like energy >soda >100% fruit juice Improper tooth-brushing, visits case pain not preventive significantly Conclusion: results research awarned us for high It recommended aware use drinks, regular doctor, higher maintenance by paste sufficient fluoride content brushing teeth 1 hour after food.

Language: Английский

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