Unlabelled: The SCOTS version of the Developmental Defects of Enamel Index was designed for use in field settings as an add-on to caries prevalence examinations in order to monitor prevalence of enamel defects.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of developmental dental anomalies (DDE) using the SCOTS index and to statistically analyze the distribution of these anomalies.
Material And Methods: The study included 240 children aged 7-10 years old, from lasi, Romania. DDE have been evaluated using SCOTS index.
Results: DDE prevalence was 9.2% with the highest rate represented by diffuse opacities (SCOTS score 2), followed by demarcated opacities and hypoplasia (SCOTS scores 1 and 3). Most affected were the male children. 61.9% of all affected teeth had an extension defect of less than 1/3 of the tooth surface and 66.7% of lesions were asymmetrical. There was not a statistically significant correlation between the SCOTS score value and children age or sex. Socioeconomic status can be a potential risk factor for DDE.
Conclusions: DDE prevalence was quite low compared with other studies. SCOTS index is suitable for epidemiological screenings and highlights the public health significance of DDE.
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