Prevalence of Types of Dental Abscesses in Preschool and Kindergarten Patients Referring to Apple Dental Clinic in Shiraz in 2015

Mohammad Karimi*

Received: June 29, 2018;   Published: July 10, 2018

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.06.001373

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Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the prevalence of dental abscesses, treatment and healing rate in preschool and kindergarten children who were referred to Apple Dental Clinic.

Materials &Methods: This descriptive study is based on the clinical evaluations of children up to age 6 with dental infections. During this study, 100 children (60 girls, 40 boys) were evaluated.

Results: In this evaluation, 100children were studied and evaluated. The most prevalence was in 5 to 6 years old children (48%), among which 25% were acute abscess. The most involved teeth were D and E in the lower arch.The major treatments were including the combination of drainage, pulpectomy and antibiotic therapy.

Conclusion: As the research and statics analysis has showed, the high prevalence of dental abscess in primary molars, it is advisable to maintain these teeth before the permanent molars eruption. It is necessary to do early diagnosis and treatment of dental caries and abscesses before it is too late

Keywords: Preschool and Hindergarten Patients; Primary Molars; Dental Abscesses

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