Research Article

Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey

Volume: 4 Number: 2 August 30, 2024
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Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey

Abstract

Aims: Considering the importance of permanent first molars (PFM), this study aims to evaluate the prevalence and severity of caries in permanent first molars with exposed immature root tips on panoramic radiographic images. Materials and Methods: Panoramic x-rays (Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid) taken for diagnosis and treatment purposes from 799 individuals in the 6-9 age group were evaluated retrospectively. Caries prevalence and severity in immature PFMs were determined using the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMSTM) as a reference. Statistical comparisons were made through the statistical program SPSS 26 (SPPS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). Chi-square analysis was used to compare the presence of dental caries in individuals according to age, gender, and tooth position. The study determined the statistical significance level as p<0.05. Results: Caries prevalence was determined as 7%. There is a statistically significant difference between individuals' evaluations of the presence of caries according to their ages (p<0.05). While the highest number of caries was seen in 8-year-old children, the lowest presence of caries was seen in 7-year-old children. There is no statistically significant difference between individuals' evaluations of the presence of caries according to their gender (p>0.05), and there is a statistically significant difference between individuals' evaluations of the presence of caries according to the position of their teeth (p<0.05). Caries were seen at a higher rate in the lower left and lower right teeth. Conclusion: It has been observed that PFM teeth, which play a crucial role in occlusion and chewing and persist at an early age, decay before the root tip closes. We concluded that studies that would raise awareness about this alarming situation should be widespread.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 30, 2024

Submission Date

May 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 29, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 4 Number: 2

APA
Yildiz, S., & Ataş, O. (2024). Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research, 4(2), 47-51. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1485243
AMA
1.Yildiz S, Ataş O. Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2024;4(2):47-51. doi:10.61139/ijdor.1485243
Chicago
Yildiz, Semsettin, and Osman Ataş. 2024. “Assessment of Caries Frequency and Severity in Immature Permanent First Molar Teeth Using Panoramic Radiograph in Elazig City, Turkey”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 4 (2): 47-51. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1485243.
EndNote
Yildiz S, Ataş O (August 1, 2024) Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 4 2 47–51.
IEEE
[1]S. Yildiz and O. Ataş, “Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey”, HRU Int J Dent Oral Res, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 47–51, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.61139/ijdor.1485243.
ISNAD
Yildiz, Semsettin - Ataş, Osman. “Assessment of Caries Frequency and Severity in Immature Permanent First Molar Teeth Using Panoramic Radiograph in Elazig City, Turkey”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 4/2 (August 1, 2024): 47-51. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1485243.
JAMA
1.Yildiz S, Ataş O. Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2024;4:47–51.
MLA
Yildiz, Semsettin, and Osman Ataş. “Assessment of Caries Frequency and Severity in Immature Permanent First Molar Teeth Using Panoramic Radiograph in Elazig City, Turkey”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research, vol. 4, no. 2, Aug. 2024, pp. 47-51, doi:10.61139/ijdor.1485243.
Vancouver
1.Semsettin Yildiz, Osman Ataş. Assessment of caries frequency and severity in immature permanent first molar teeth using panoramic radiograph in Elazig city, Turkey. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2024 Aug. 1;4(2):47-51. doi:10.61139/ijdor.1485243