Table 3 Dental cases of primary school children aged 6–15 years, at Bahir Dar city, 2014
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Tooth decay/dental caries (any type) (n = 147) | ||
Yes | 32 | 21.8 |
No | 115 | 78.2 |
Type of tooth decayed (n = 32) | ||
Decay of primary tooth | 24 | 75 |
Decay of permanent tooth | 8 | 25 |
Number of primary teeth decay (n = 32) | ||
1 tooth | 12 | 50 |
2 teeth | 6 | 25 |
3 teeth | 5 | 20.8 |
4 teeth | 1 | 4.2 |
Type of missed teeth (n = 7) | ||
Primary | 5 | 71.4 |
Permanent | 2 | 28.6 |
Tooth ache (n = 147) | ||
Yes | 40 | 27.2 |
No | 107 | 72.8 |
White spot lesions (n = 147) | ||
Yes | 12 | 8.2 |
No | 135 | 91.8 |
Plaque accumulation (n = 147) | ||
Yes | 99 | 67.3 |
No | 48 | 32.7 |
Health institution / Dental visit (n = 147) | ||
Yes | 9 | 6.1 |
No | 138 | 93.9 |