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Patient with temporary restorations on four fractured anterior teeth, 6 teeth with chalky and rough spots, and two 3 molars extracted due to pericoronitis. What is the DMFT score according to WHO Modified DMFT Index 1987?
Patient with temporary restorations on four fractured anterior teeth, 6 teeth with chalky and rough spots, and two 3 molars extracted due to pericoronitis. What is the DMFT score according to WHO Modified DMFT Index 1987?
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The DMFT score of 0 means no significant dental caries or missing teeth, even if there are temporary restorations or chalky spots.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2025
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Solution and Explanation
The DMFT score (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) is used to measure the dental health of an individual. According to the WHO Modified DMFT Index 1987, the score is calculated by adding the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth. In this case, although there are fractured teeth and extracted molars, the temporary restorations and chalky spots do not contribute to a score of decay, missing, or filling. The correct DMFT score is 0, indicating no untreated dental caries or missing teeth as per the index.
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