지역사회 구강보건정책 제안을 위한 광주·전남 구강보건실태 조사결과

Abstract

Fundamental data is essential for "the oral health plan" to regional areas. Therefore, this study analyzed the "Oral Health Survey" of the inhabitants of Gwangju and Jeonnam in order to help set up "the Oral Health Policy" for regional inhabitants. The oral health status in Gwangju metropolitan city and Jeonnam province analyzed regional data of the National Oral Health Survey in 2003. The results are as follows; 1. The incidence of dental caries in the inhabitants of Gwangju metropolitan city and Jeonnam province was 91.0% and 84.9%, respectively. The incidence of dental caries in Gwangju city was significantly higher than in Jeonnam province(p<0.01). 2. The incidence of decayed teeth in the inhabitants of Gwangju metropolitan city and Jeonnam province were 58% and 54.4%, respectively. Gwangju had significantly higher rate of tooth decay than Jeonnam(p<0.05). 3. The decayed teeth index of the residents from Gwangju metropolitan city and Jeonnam province was 6.05 and 5.58, respectively. The decayed teeth index of Gwangju was significantly higher than that of Jeonnam (p>0.05). 4. The rate of needing calculus removal and prophylaxis was higher in the adult group than in any other age group. Regionally, the incidence was 44.4% and 54.08% in Gwangju and Jeonnam, respectively. Jeonnam had a significantly higher incidence than. 5. The number of remaining teeth in the residents from Gwangju and Jeonnam in the more than 65 years old group was 21.20 and 15.68, respectively. 6. The number of remaining-deciduous teeth in the residents from Gwangju and Jeonnam was 18.88 and 14.63, respectively. In conclusion, a comprehensive and systematic public health service that considers the regional characteristics of the inhabitants is essential for improving the oral health status in regions.