Economic inequalities in decayed, missing, and filled first permanent molars among 8–12 years old Iranian schoolchildren

Economic inequalities in decayed, missing, and filled first permanent molars among 8–12 years old Iranian schoolchildren

Abstract Background First permanent molars (FPM) play an important role in the masticatory function and oral health. This study aimed to assess the economic inequalities of FPM health indices among schoolchildren in the northeast of Iran. Methods A total of 4051 children aged 8–12 years old were inc...

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Main Authors: Maryam Khoramrooz, Seyed Mohammad Mirrezaie, Mohammad Hassan Emamian, Hajar Golbabaei Pasandi, Ali Dadgari, Hassan Hashemi, Akbar Fotouhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Economic inequality
Prevalence
First permanent molars
Dental caries
Schoolchildren
Iran
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03471-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03471-4

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