Caries prediction Model according to influencing factors on dental caries

Abstract

Objectives: In order to develop a model for a prevention oriented dental care system, caries prediction through an individual oral health index should be developed. Methods: Some important factors influencing caries causes were selected from among many factors with different influences, by calculating the statistical analysis in stepwise technique, in each age group. Equations to estimate the oral health index in caries state were introduced at each individual age group. Results: 4 factors in preschoolers, 4 factors in children, 3 factors in adolescents, 3 factors in young adults, 4 factors in male adults and 4 factors in the elderly were introduced as important influencing factors in each age group. Conclusion: From the results of the equations and the influencing factors, it is possible to estimate the oral health state and caries prediction for individual dental patients.

Keywords

• caries prediction;
• oral health index;
• preventive dental care system