dmft+(decidous+teeth)+index

This is the dmft index page. Decayed, Missing, and Filled Primary Teeth.


 * dmft index**: Irreversible


 * Category:** Dental Caries


 * Purpose:** The dmft index is used to determine the past and present dental caries for children older than 7 and up to 11 or 12 years of age. When using the dmft 12 teeth are evaluated 8 primary molars and 4 primary canines. When a primary molar or canine has decay and has been lost due to decay it is presumed missing. Each of these teeth are only counted for once. When a tooth has decay and a restoration it presents as (d) for dental caries.


 * Procedure**: Instruments used for this index are the mouth mirror, adequate light and explorers with standardized dimensions of the working end. A tooth is determined to have decay when it is visible, the explorer tip penetrates into the surface of the tooth, and or when the explorer tip that is in a pit or fissure resist removal after moderate pressure was applied.

d = number of primary molars and canines that are decayed. m= number of primary molars or canines missing. f= number of filled primary molars and canines with out caries.
 * Criteria:**

d= 2 m=0 f=1 The the total is added up by the sum which would make the dmft= 3
 * Ex:**

References: ====Wilkins, E. M. (Ed.). (2005). Clinical practice of the dental hygienist, ninth edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ====

//**Gen - good job, remember that this is an irreversible index. Ms. Lesser **//