Non-carious tooth conditions in children in the UK, 2003

摘要: Background The 2003 Children's Dental Health Survey is the fourth of 10-yearly surveys children's oral health. Aim To report prevalence three non-carious tooth conditions in children UK. Method A representative sample five, eight, 12 and 15 years age were examined by calibrated examiners schools across UK. dental examination included accidental damage to incisors, surface loss (TSL) enamel opacities (age only). postal questionnaire sought parental child views on marks teeth which could not be removed brushing. Results proportion sustaining permanent incisors decreased 11% 13% 15-year-olds, but majority remained untreated. TSL was found 53% five-year-olds approximately a third 15-year-olds. There statistically significant change for at where 27% upper had palatally 1993 compared 33% 2003. Thirty-four per cent 12-year-old one or more their with 36% 1993. Conclusions Tooth remains common finding large