[The evaluation of the efficiency of therapeutic and preventive measures in children aged 10-12 years with different degrees of caries intensity and the level of enamel resistance].

Abstract

The aim of the study: Was to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic and preventive measures for children aged 10-12 years with varying degrees of caries intensity and enamel resistance.

Material and methods: The study comprised 308 children. We used the WHO technique (DMFT) for examining children, a hardware method for detecting foci of enamel demineralization, which were recorded using the ICDAS II system. The level of enamel resistance was determined using the enamel resistance test. Three groups of children were formed depending on the intensity of caries: group 1 - DMFT = 0 (100 people); group 2 - DMFT =1-2 (104 people); group 3 - DMFT ≥3 (104 people). Each of the groups was divided into 4 subgroups depending on the use of therapeutic and prophylactic agents.

Results: After carrying out therapeutic and preventive measures for 12 months, it was possible to reduce the number of foci of enamel demineralization by 23.26% and avoid the formation of new carious cavities.

Conclusion: The planning of therapeutic and preventive measures should be personalized depending on the degree of intensity of caries and the level of resistance of tooth enamel.