Abstract:
The study was descriptive cross sectional study. Cluster sampling with probability
proportional to size was used to determine the sample. The sample consisted of 53 of
females and 47 of males. The prevalence of root caries was 80.2. The mean number of root
caries lesions per subject was 3.5±3.6. Root caries index was 21.3±22.8. Palatal or lingual
surfaces of roots were more affected by caries than buccal surfaces. Prevalence of root
caries was significantly associated with age .
