Prevalence of sealants in relation to dental caries on the permanent molars of 12 and 15-year-old Greek adolescents. A national pathfinder survey

2011

Sealants and Dental Caries in Greek Adolescents

Sample size: 2481 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Oulis Constantine J, Berdouses Elias D, Mamai-Homata Eleni, Polychronopoulou Argyro

Primary Institution: Dental School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Are sealants correlated with reduced dental caries prevalence in Greek adolescents?

Sealants significantly reduce dental caries in 15-year-olds, despite low utilization rates.

Sealants reduced DMFS scores by 11% in 12-year-olds and by 24% in 15-year-olds.
Only 8.3% of 12-year-olds and 8.0% of 15-year-olds had at least one sealed molar.
Girls had a higher chance of receiving sealants compared to boys.

Using sealants on teeth helps prevent cavities, but not many kids in Greece are getting them.

A stratified cluster sample of 2481 Greek adolescents was clinically examined for caries and sealant presence.

Potential bias in self-reported dental visits and socio-demographic data.

The study may not represent all socio-economic backgrounds due to sampling methods.

Greek adolescents aged 12 and 15, from urban and rural areas.

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