Table 6.
Percentage distribution of care needed, the mean number of teeth needing care and the type of care needed for the treatment of dental caries per age group in South Africa expressed as the mean number of teeth needing care
| Age groups | % Needing care | Mean number of teeth | Preventive | Restorations | Crown + Veneer | Pulp care | Extractions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5* |
45.6 |
2.1 |
0.5 |
0.9 |
0 |
0 |
0.6 |
| 6 |
59.1 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0.9 |
| 12 |
45.3 |
2.6 |
1.8 |
0.6 |
0 |
0 |
0.2 |
| 15 |
49.9 |
2.9 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0.2 |
| 35-44** | 3.5 |
Source: adapted from van Wyk & van Wyk, 2004* [3];
*Primary teeth; **1988/89.