Distribution of Caries Based on PUFA Index on College Students of Student Study Service (KKN) Participants

Abstract

Adolescence is a period which the activity of caries and periodontal disease increases due to high consumption of cariogenic food and lack of maintaining healthy teeth and healthy mouth. This research aimed at describing caries based on PUFA index on 45 college students. The data regarding caries condition was provided in table. The research result showed that pulpitis cases was found in 345 teeth, fistula case in 8 teeth, meanwhile, ulcer and abscess case were not found. The condition above showed that caries based on PUFA index on college students was included in high category.