Prevalencia de caries en escolares de 6 años en las parroquias rurales, Azogues 2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to determine the prevalence of caries in schoolchildren of 6 years in rural parishes, Azogues 2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is based on a quantitative approach, with a descriptive research design, by the field field, under an observational technique, survey communication through the ceod index and by a current transverse temporality; where the entrance to the rural educational institutions of Azogues was made, in which a total of 342 schoolchildren of 6 years were evaluated RESULTS: According to the prevalence of dental caries, showing a high percentage, in addition sex with a higher percentage it was the feminine; On the other hand, the degree of severity according to the ceod index was "very high" and finally the first molar erupted, the first lower right molar was presented with a higher percentage.