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Mean DFS Score and Distribution of Dental Caries
| Dental Arch | Site | DFS Score (Mean± S.D) | Number of Children (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary | Anterior | 1.88 ± 2.70 | 260 (52.0) |
| Posterior | 1.47 ± 1.91 | 277 (55.4) | |
| Anterior + Posterior | 3.35 ± 3.76 | 356 (71.2) | |
| Mandibular | Anterior | 0.70 ± 1.42 | 137 (27.4) |
| Posterior | 2.30 ± 2.42 | 347 (69.4) | |
| Anterior + Posterior | 3.00 ± 3.09 | 379 (75.8) | |
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| Maxillary + Mandibular | 6.35 ± 6.00 | 400 (80) | |
