摘要：The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of enamel defects in two school communities using SCOTS Index and to correlate the results to two potential risk factors : prematurity and low weight at birth . Mixed dentition status was assessed at 121 children and the prevalence highest value of enamel defects was 9%. A significantly strong prevalence (p< 0.001) of the defects of enamel development and of the analyzed potential risk factors was noticed . Further studies are needed to clarify whether achieving near optimum intra-uterine mineral retention would decrease the prevalence of subsequent enamel defects in infants born prematurely .
关键词： primary and permanent dentision , SCOTS index, defects of enamel development , prematurely
