Publication: Prevalence of dental caries on permanent first molars among children of age group 6-14 years at Janakpurdham
Date
2025
Authors
Pandey, Amrita
Yadav, Jeet Kumar
Gupta, Suraj
Yadav, Pradip Kumar
Chaulagain, Rajib
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Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS)
Abstract
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Background: Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease of oral cavity. It specifically affects the permanent first molars because they erupt early and have a complicated occlusal anatomy. Understanding the prevalence of caries is essential for developing preventive strategies, especially in socioeconomically underprivileged groups. Objective: To assess the prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars among children aged 6 to 14 years in Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among school children of age 6-14 years of Zenith National Academy, Sitachowk-1, Janakpurdham, Nepal. Oral examination was carried out using WHO diagnostic criteria for dental caries. Data were collected. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 for Windows (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). Frequency distribution analysis was performed. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the results. Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars was found to be Among 290 participants,136 (46.9%) were males remaining being female 154(53.1%).(Mean ± SD:11.65 ±3.72) The prevalence of dental caries of left mandibular first permanent molar was high 24(8.3%) among the studied teeth. The prevalence of dental caries was high in mandibular arch. Conclusions: A high prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars was higher in mandibular arch than maxillary arch observed among children in Janakpurdham, highlighting an urgent need for targeted oral health education, regular dental screenings, and preventive interventions at the school and community level.
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¹Consultant Prosthodontist, Department of Dentistry, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences, Janakpurdham, Nepal
2Dental Surgeon, Department of Dentistry, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences, Janakpurdham, Nepal
3Assistant Professor, Department of Pedodontics, Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, Nepal
4Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences, Janakpurdham, Nepal