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Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
Jan 01, 2024;35 (1): 49-53.

Index of Caries Experience - A Composite System for Recording Dental Caries.

Sreevidya Bhat, Meghashyam Bhat
Author Information
  1. Sreevidya Bhat: Department of Public Health Dentistry, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
  2. Meghashyam Bhat: Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Australia.
PMID: 38934749 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_492_22

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Measurement of dental caries is imperative for its prevention and control. The present study was conducted with the aim of developing a dental caries index that is reliable, reversible, and valid. A cross-sectional study was designed and conducted at the outreach dental clinics of a dental school in India.
METHODS AND MATERIAL: A total of 219 patients visiting outreach centres participated in the study. Patients attending outreach dental clinics aged 15 years and above, who were dentate and affected by dental caries, were included. Clinical examination was done under clinical conditions with dental chair lighting. Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) and Index of Caries Experience (ICE) were recorded using the visuo-tactile method according to the index criteria.
RESULTS: The relationship between the DMFT and ICE was determined. Results showed that the DMFT from ICE had good correlation. The decayed teeth index (DTI) score varied from decayed teeth (DT) according to age and sex. DTI was significantly higher for females than for males and higher among younger age groups than older ones, but DT did not exhibit the differences.
CONCLUSIONS: ICE is a new system in which the proviso is to measure the non-cavitated lesions and health of permanent dentition. DMFT and ICE have good correlation. DTI is more sensitive than the DT score.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Dental Caries
Female
Male
Cross-Sectional Studies
Adult
Adolescent
DMF Index
Young Adult
Middle Aged
India
Age Factors
Sex Factors
Aged
Journal Article

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