Results
The frequency of services use was 44.3% and there was greater use by children with treatment needs in 4 to 8 teeth (PR=1.48, and lower in those with very high socioeconomic risk (PR = 0.79,
ConclusionThe results suggested a persistent iniquity, with less use and resolubility of oral health services among children presenting worse socioeconomic status.
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