Question 142 · LDEK · Epidemiology and risk assessment
The following was found in an 8-year-old patient during clinical examination: carious cavity and filling in tooth 16, sealant in tooth 26, dressing in tooth 36 on two surfaces, discoloration on tooth 11, caries in teeth 55, 65, 75, fillings in teeth 54, 74 and dressing in tooth 84. Tooth 64 was removed because of caries. Calculate the DMFT indicator:
- A. DMFT = 2.
- B. DMFT = 3.
- C. DMFT = 4.
- D. DMFT = 8.
- E. DMFT = 10.
Hint
DMFT counts only permanent teeth, each tooth once; decide how sealants, discoloration and temporary dressings are scored.
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