Prevalence Of First Permanent Molar Caries Among Children At Age 12 In Republic Of Macedonia

Dental caries is one of most prevalent chronic diseases affecting children and in particular first permanent molar is more vulnerable to caries because of its morphological and functional characteristics. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses the mean DMFT index at 12 years old as a basic index of comparison for oral health of different populations. Objective: To assess the DMFT values and its components in the first permanent molars among 12-year-old children in Republic of Macedonia who are cover with preventive measures of National Preventive Strategy. Material and method: Using explorer and mirror under professional light in dental office, 4 permanent first molars of 73704 12-years-old students were examined from aspect of decay, missing and filing by 147 calibrated preventive team who are part of dental public system during, 2014-2017y. Then DMF6 was accounted for each subject. The statistical analysis was done by SPSS 12. Results: The mean of DMF6 was1.59, 1.46, 1.52 and 1.47 for children who were born in 2002-2004y., respectively. Conclusion: Analysis of DMF6 showed that untreated caries is the most important problem in children at age 12 in Republic of Macedonia. Consistent application of preventive measures from the Strategy will improve oral health in children.