National survey of dental caries status and treatment needs in Nigeria.

摘要: Data on dental caries status and treatment needs among Nigerians were obtained for planning purposes. Details of male female subjects all ages from model urban rural local governments in each state a quota sample about 100 was selected government area (N = 4692). collected using WHO criteria. Chi-square test used to analyze differences between frequencies. Results different states pooled together according their Primary Health Care (PHC) classification. Percentages decayed teeth (DT) were: 30, 43, 44 per cent respectively aged 12, 15, 35-44 years old. Percentage DT showed significant (P < 0.01) variation zones, although the rural/urban not consistent reported 12 15 year olds. Mean DMFT respective 0.7, 1.3 2.5. The level restorative care (FT/DMFT) very low, being 1.5, 1.6 1.2 percent ages. Percent MT/DMFT increased with age. Extrapolating estimates, 7.3 22.9 million projected need extraction conservative respectively. There is develop an oral health system that includes screening population treating those care. Consideration should be given training Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries.