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Caries experience, caries prevalence and clinical consequence of untreated caries of Dai children (N = 833)
| Dental caries | Prevalence | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Caries experience (dmft) |
89% |
7.0 (5.3) |
| Decay teeth (dt) |
88% |
6.8 (5.2) |
| Missing teeth due to caries (mt) |
9% |
0.1 (0.5) |
| Filled teeth (ft) |
3% |
0.1 (0.4) |
| Prevalence of severe caries – pulp involved (pa) |
49% |
2.1 (3.3) |
| Visible apical infection – abscess or fistula (a) | 18% | 0.3 (0.7) |
