Tooth wear in the deciduous dentition of 5- to 7-year-old children: risk factors

The aim of this study was to determine the caries status and risk factors in the schoolchildren of Spain’s Valencia region in 2018 and to compare them to the 20-year evolution of caries indicators in the region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1722 children and adolescents aged between 6 and 15 using cluster sampling. Caries status, using International Caries Detection and Assessment System II (ICDAS II) criteria, and sociodemographic variables were recorded. To ensure the comparison with previous studies using WHO caries criteria, the cut-off point was established at ICDAS II code 4. Caries prevalence was found to be 37.4% and the decayed and filled teeth index (dft) was 1.23 at 6 years for deciduous dentition (DD). In permanent dentition (PD) at 12 years, caries prevalence was 30.1% with a 0.66 decayed, missing and filled teeth index (DMFT), and at 15 years, prevalence was 44.6% and DMFT was 1.21. Socioeconomic status poses a major risk factor for caries prevalence in deciduous dentition; it is 1.8 times higher in the lowest socioeconomic group. Deciduous dentition status has worsened in the most recent eight-year period, whereas in permanent dentition the 12- and 15-year values are similar to those of the 2010 survey. Evolution analysis suggests that community dental care programs be enhanced, involving preventive activities staring at the first year and targeting disadvantaged groups.

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Deciduous tooth wear and associated risk factors in 5–10-year-old school children of Lucknow

International Journal of Dental Science and Research ◽

10.1016/j.ijdsr.2013.03.002 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 2-5

Author(s):

Ashish Choudhary ◽

Sumit Kumar Pal ◽

Kunal Jha ◽

Renuka Verma

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Tooth Wear ◽

Deciduous Tooth ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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The prevalence of tooth wear and its associated risk factors in Indian South West coastal population: An epidemiological study

Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization ◽

10.4103/jicdro.jicdro_22_17 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

ManjiriN Honap ◽

MithraN Hegde ◽

Mahalaxmi Yelapure ◽

Darshana Devadiga

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Epidemiological Study ◽

Tooth Wear ◽

Coastal Population ◽

South West ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Assessment of risk factors for early childhood caries at different ages in Shandong, China and reflections on oral health education: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.18718/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Meng Zhang ◽

Xinyue Zhang ◽

Yuan Zhang ◽

Yanan Li ◽

Chunchun Shao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Oral Health ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Deciduous Dentition ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Oral Health Education ◽

Different Ages

Abstract Background: The high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) is widespread around the world, and oral health education (OHE) plays a vital role in preventing ECC. Numerous studies on ECC risk factor assessment have assisted us in enriching the content of OHE. The objective of this study was to further assess independent risk factors for ECC at different ages to provide evidence and insights for OHE.Methods: Children aged 3-5 years old (N=1301) in Shandong Province were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Data about oral health status and caregivers’ oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) were extracted from the 4th National Oral Health Survey of China. The associations between ECC prevalence and various KAP variables were tested with chi-square tests, bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression analyses.Results: The ECC prevalence in Shandong Province was 64.6%, and the dmft mean was 3.15. The independent variables with an increased risk for ECC were age, feeding method within 6 months of birth, bedtime sugar frequency, experience of toothache over the past year and dental visits (P<0.05, chi-square tests). Complete breastfeeding within 6 months of birth primarily contributed to the high ECC risk of the 3-year-old group (OR: 3.39, 95% CI: 1.41-8.17), while high frequency bedtime sweet consumption mainly contributed to that of the 5-year-old group (OR: 3.22, 95% CI: 1.03-10.06; logistic regression analysis). Tooth brushing was not associated with ECC in this study, and some positive knowledge and attitude variables were positively correlated with a high risk of ECC.Conclusion: These data provide evidence to suggest that the ECC-related risk factors at different ages are inconsistent, which provides some insights for OHE. We should highlight the effects of feeding methods in the early stages of deciduous dentition and sugar habits in the late stages of deciduous dentition on ECC, as well as encourage preventive dental visit and supplemental training for oral health practices.

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