What Is Dmft Score

Definition: DMFT is the sum of the number of Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Filled Teeth in the permanent teeth. The mean number of DMFT is the sum of individual DMFT values divided by the sum of the population. The 12-year-old is one of the WHO indicator age groups.

What is a high Dmft score?

A high DMFT index score indicates the development of dental caries and further reflects the deterioration of oral hygiene. The total number of permanent human teeth is 32; thus, the maximum DMFT index is 32, and the minimum value is 0.

What does Dmft stand for in dentistry?

Abbreviations. DMFT: Decay-Missing-Filled Teeth (for Permanent Teeth)

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