Decay-Missing-Filled index

Decay-Missing-Filled index (DMF) is one of the most common methods in oral epidemiology for assessing dental caries prevalence as well as dental treatment needs among populations. This index is based on in-field clinical examination of individuals by using a probe, mirror and cotton rolls, and simply counts the number of decayed, missing (due to caries only) and restored teeth. Statistics are available per populations according age (e.g., "DMF of 12-year old children"). Because the DMF index is done without X-ray imaging, it underestimates real caries prevalence and treatment needs.^[1]

See also

• Dentistry
• Epidemiology

References

1. ^ Zadik Yehuda, Bechor Ron (June/July 2008). "Hidden Occlusal Caries - Challenge for the Dentist" (PDF). New York State Dental Journal 74 (4): 46–50. PMID 18788181. http://www.nysdental.org/img/current-pdf/JrnlJuneJuly2008.pdf. Retrieved 2008-08-08. 

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