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Hornsey 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Table: DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT - HORNSEY

DENTAL INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT - HORNSEY

Number inspected6549
Number found to require treatment3955
Number referred for treatment at the County Council's Dental Clinics3935
Number of pupils treatment commenced1949
Number of pupils treatment completed ...1133
Number of attendances made by pupils for treatment .5184
Number of appointments not kept1437
Number of half-days devoted to:
(a) Inspection ...45½
(b) Treatment795
Fillings:
Permanent Teeth2768
Temporary Teeth .1532
Number of teeth filled:
Permanent Teeth2539
Temporary Teeth1435
Extractions:
Permanent Teeth243
Permanent Teeth for Orthodontia ...48
Temporary Teeth ... ... ...1082
General Anaesthetics725
Other operations:
(a) Permanent Teeth870
(b) Temporary Teeth1207
Number of pupils supplied with dentures ...16
Number of crowns or inlays6
Number of radiographs ... ... ...88

Table: ORTHODONTIC INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT - HORNSEY

ORTHODONTIC INSPECTIONS AND TREATMENT - HORNSEY

Number of pupils inspected .58
Number of pupils selected for treatment48
Number of pupils commenced treatment (first attendance)25
Number of cases carried forward from previous year .6
Number of cases discontinued during the year1
Number of attendances made for treatment767
Number of appointments not kept .125
Number of impressions, etc.273
Number of pupils treated with appliances24
Number of fixed appliances fitted2
Number of removable appliances fitted57
Number of radiographs51
Number of pupils treatment completed10
Number of orthodontic sessions (half-days)62½