ESTIMATION OF DENTAL CARIES PREVALENCE AND INTENSITY

Quantitative characteristics of teeth and periodontal lesion determined by a variety of indices have a leading role in estimating a level of oral health. One of the main indices is caries intensity. CFE teeth index is an amount of carious teeth ("C"), filled teeth ("F") and the teeth extracted as a result of caries complications ("E") which one examined patient has. Despite some progress in prevention and treatment of dental caries indicators of its prevalence and intensity remain very high. Statistics show that dental diseases incidence reaches 90?100 %. This is a serious problem that it is impossible not to pay attention. We know that a beautiful smile and healthy teeth play an important role in modern life. Driven by the desire to live better, we need dentists who can carry out the treatment with a quality aesthetic result