scholarly journals Dental Fear in Children: Association with Dental Caries and Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 673-679
Author(s):  
Isla Camilla Carvalho Laureano ◽  
Lunna Farias ◽  
Liege Helena Freitas Fernandes ◽  
Catarina Ribeiro Barros de Alencar ◽  
Franklin Delano Soares Forte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icdas Ii ◽  
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental fear and to evaluate its association with dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in schoolchildren aged 8-10 years from a municipality in Northeastern Brazil. Data from 466 students enrolled in urban public schools in a cross-sectional study were collected. Parents/guardians answered a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic characteristics, dental fear was measured by means of the Children’s Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) and clinical examinations were performed by three calibrated examiners for diagnosis of dental caries, using the International Caries Detection & Assessment System - ICDAS II and a previously validated index for MIH. Descriptive data analysis was performed, and associations between dental fear, dental caries and MIH were analyzed using robust Poisson regression for complex samples (p<0,05). The prevalence of dental fear was 21.6%, and the mean total CFSS-DS score was 29.97 (CI 95%=29.05-30.89). In the multivariate adjusted model, the prevalence of dental fear was associated to family income (PR=1.78; CI 95%=1.02-3.08; p= 0.041). Monthly family income was associated with dental fear in children, whereas dental caries and MIH were not associated with dental fear.

Body Mass Index and Association With Caries in School-Aged Children With Orofacial Cleft: A Case-Control Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Anna Lena Sundell ◽  
Anna-Karin Nilsson ◽  
Agneta Marcusson ◽  
Carl-Johan Törnhage
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Adopted Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Data on the association between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries in children with orofacial clefts are sparse. Therefore, studies on the impact of BMI on caries frequency in children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) are of importance. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between BMI and frequency of dental caries in children with and without CL/P. Height, weight, and BMI in children with CL/P were also compared to controls. Design: This study used a cross-sectional case-control design. Participants: One hundred and thirty-nine 5- and 10-year-old children with CL/P and 299 age-matched controls. Main Outcome Measures: Caries was recorded according to the International Caries Detection and Assessment System. Height and weight were recorded, and BMI was calculated as weight/height2. Results: There was no correlation between BMI and caries frequency. Weight, height, and BMI were significantly lower in all children with CL/P compared to controls. After adjustment for international adoption, only BMI was significantly lower in CL/P children compared to controls. Non-adopted children with CL/P were significantly heavier and longer than adopted children with CL/P. Conclusions: Five- and 10-year-old children with corrected CL/P seemed to have a lower BMI than controls, but there was no association between BMI and caries frequency. Internationally adopted children with CL/P were lighter and shorter than non-adopted CL/P children and controls.

scholarly journals Caries Prevalence Evolution and Risk Factors among Schoolchildren and Adolescents from Valencia (Spain): Trends 1998–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6561
Author(s):  
Teresa Almerich-Torres ◽  
José María Montiel-Company ◽  
Carlos Bellot-Arcís ◽  
José Enrique Iranzo-Cortés ◽  
José Carmelo Ortolá-Siscar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Deciduous Dentition ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icdas Ii

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.

scholarly journals Effect of Primary Molar Caries on Caries Development in the Adjacent Permanent First Molars

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Jafari ◽  
Saideh Aslani ◽  
Mahboobeh Zangooei ◽  
Hossein Hessari ◽  
Ahmad Reza Shamshiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Primary Molar ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Dental Instruments

Objectives: Dental caries is among the most common chronic diseases of the childhood. This study sought to assess the effect of caries experience in primary molars on caries development in the adjacent permanent first molars. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 413 students aged 7 and 8 years. Clinical dental examination was performed by two independent examiners using disposable dental instruments and a head light. Dental caries was evaluated using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) for all four permanent first molars and the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) index for the primary molars. Data were analyzed using the Pearson’s Chi-squared test and Fisher’s exact test. Results: When primary first molars were sound, 22.9% of the permanent first molars of the same quadrant were sound. When primary second molars were sound, 25.7% of the adjacent permanent first molars were sound. A carious primary second molar had a stronger correlation with development of dentin caries in the adjacent permanent first molar than a carious primary first molar (P<0.001). Conclusion: The current results confirmed that carious primary molars can significantly affect caries development in the adjacent permanent first molars, and a carious primary second molar has a significantly greater effect than a carious primary first molar in this respect. Thus, special attention should be paid to oral hygiene and proper tooth brushing of primary molars, particularly second molars.

Sweet Taste Perception and Dental Caries in 13- to 15-Year-Olds: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ashi ◽  
C. Lara-Capi ◽  
G. Campus ◽  
G. Klingberg ◽  
P. Lingström
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Taste Perception ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Caries ◽  
Significant Difference

Dietary habits and, in particular, the intake frequency of sucrose are of major importance for the development of dental caries. The perception of sweet taste is believed to have an influence on sucrose intake and therefore affects the predisposition to dental caries. The aim was to study the caries experience and sweet taste perception and to further analyze the possible relationship between the 2 tested variables in 13- to 15-year-old children from 3 different geographical areas. A cross-sectional survey comprising 669 children (220 Italian, 224 Mexican, and 225 Saudi Arabian) was conducted. The children were examined in their school setting. A sweet taste perception level was determined by the sweet taste threshold (TT) and sweet taste preference (TP). The sweet test was performed with sucrose solutions varying in concentration from 1.63 to 821.52 g/L. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and DMFS indices were used to diagnose caries. The highest mean value for TT was found for Italian children followed by Saudi and Mexican. Saudi schoolchildren showed the highest mean values for TP and DMFS, followed by Italian and Mexican. A statistically significant difference for TP, TT, DMFS, and initial caries was found between the 3 countries. A weak yet positive correlation was found between taste perception (TT and TP) versus DMFS and manifest caries in all 3 countries (r = 0.137-0.313). The findings of the present study showed a variation in sweet taste perception between the 3 countries, which may influence the caries outcome of the children in the individual countries.

scholarly journals Diagnosing the severity of buccal caries lesions in governmental and private orthodontic patients at debonding, using the ICDAS-II and the DIAGNOdent Pen

2013 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naif A. Almosa ◽  
Ted Lundgren ◽  
Abdullah M. Aldrees ◽  
Dowen Birkhed ◽  
Heidrun Kjellberg
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Diagnodent Pen ◽  
Icdas Ii ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

ABSTRACTObjectives:To clinically evaluate the prevalence of buccal caries and white spot lesions (WSLs) at debonding in governmental and private orthodontic patients, using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS-II) and the DIAGNOdent Pen, and to study the correlation between the two methods.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out on the nonextracted premolars and anterior teeth of 89 orthodontic patients. They were recruited into two groups based on the treatment center they attended: governmental group (G; n  =  45) and private group (P; n  =  44). Immediately after debonding, the examination of buccal caries and WSLs on premolars and anterior teeth was carried out using the ICDAS-II and the DIAGNOdent Pen. Cross-tabulation was applied to study the correlation between the ICDAS-II index and the DIAGNOdent Pen by calculating the Spearman correlation coefficient.Results:The G group showed a significantly higher (P &lt; .0001) prevalence of WSLs and/or buccal caries compared to that of the P group based on evaluation by the two methods. Based on ICDAS-II, 43% of the patients in the P group and 9% in the G group were free from any WSLs. In the G group, 22% of the patients had ≥16 lesions, whereas there were none for the P group. The Spearman correlation coefficient between the two methods was .71.Conclusions:The prevalence of caries and/or WSLs at debonding was significantly higher in the G group compared to the P group. The clinical index (ICDAS-II) showed a good correlation with the DIAGNOdent Pen.

scholarly journals Association between demarcated enamel hypomineralization on second primary molars and dental caries in childhood

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-186
Author(s):  
Cristiane Costa-Silva ◽  
Glaucia Ambrosano ◽  
Fábio Mialhe
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Second Primary ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Appearance ◽  
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Hypomineralized Second Primary Molars (HSPM) is the name used to describe the presence of demarcated enamel hypomineralization in second primary molars. HSPM has been compared with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) as regards its clinical appearance and consequences. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between HSPM and dental caries in childhood. It was a cross-sectional populationbased study that included 216 children aged 4-6 years from public schools in Botelhos, Brazil. Children with all second primary molars erupted were eligible for participation. Clinical examination was performed by one calibrated examiner. HSPM was recorded according to modified European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry criteria. The main outcome was dental caries experience as indicated by the dmft index (%dmft>0) according to WHO criteria. Chi-square test and Logistic Regression Model were used to adjust the results for effects of covariates Among the 216 children examined, 22.2% presented HSPM. After adjustment for logistic regression, children with HSPM were found to have a 2.28 times greater chance of presenting dental caries. Our results reinforce the importance of HSPM in caries development in children, which should be considered by public health dentists in the process of planning actions aimed at this population.

Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries in Foster-Care Children and Adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Solis-Riggioni ◽  
C Gallardo-Barquero ◽  
D Chavarria-Bolaños
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student’S T

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of dental caries among institutionalized children and adolescents in San José, Costa Rica. Study design: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 201 children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 17 years. Participants were selected by following pre-established criteria from 33 shelters located in the province of San José, Costa Rica. The International Caries Detection Assessment System (ICDAS) method was used for caries assessment. ANOVA and Student's T-test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Caries prevalence was estimated at 96.35% among participants in the study. No significant difference was found for sex (p=0.653) or age group (p=0.349). Regarding caries severity, it was found that early enamel lesions were the most frequent pathology, representing 79.2% of decayed surfaces. Conclusions: This study found that different risk factors (social, psychological, economic, and personal) may be related to the high prevalence of dental caries in foster-care children and adolescents. Special strategies may need to be developed to prevent and treat dental caries in this vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Dental caries among Finnish teenagers participating in physical activity and diet intervention: association with anthropometrics and behavioural factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Methuen ◽  
Sofia Kauppinen ◽  
Anna Liisa Suominen ◽  
Aino-Maija Eloranta ◽  
Juuso Väistö ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Carbohydrate Intake ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Behavioural Factors

Abstract Background An association between childhood anthropometric measurements and dental caries is conflicting. The prevalence and severity of dental caries and its association with anthropometric and behavioural factors, were investigated among Finnish teenagers. Methods The study sample comprised 202 15–17-year-old participants in the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) Study. Dental caries findings were recorded using International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) criteria, including activity estimation; numbers of decayed teeth (DT) and decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) were recorded. Body weight, height and waist circumference were measured and respective body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Body fat percentage was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Health-related behaviours and consumption of food and drinks were assessed using questionnaires, and intake of nutrients using a 4-day food record. Results Mean DMFT for all the participants was 2.4 (SD = 2.9), DT 0.6 (SD = 1.3), and 36% had DMFT = 0. No difference between genders was observed. In bivariate analyses, use of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) three times or less per week and not having used snuff associated significantly, whereas higher carbohydrate intake (E%), toothbrushing less often than twice a day and higher caries experience at baseline almost significantly with DT > 0. In adjusted regression analyses, frequent use of SSB and higher carbohydrate intake increased the odds for DT > 0. Additionally, higher carbohydrate intake (E%) and infrequent tooth brushing significantly associated with a higher number of DT. Conclusion Caries prevalence is still low and similar in Finnish teenage girls and boys. Behavioural factors are, but anthropometric factors are not associated with dental caries.

scholarly journals Impact of dental caries on quality of life of adolescents according to access to oral health services: a cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Xavier ◽  
Érica Silva de Carvalho ◽  
Roosevelt da Silva Bastos ◽  
Magali de Lourdes Caldana ◽  
Patrícia Ribeiro Mattar Damiance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Services

Aim: This study presents the prevalence of dental caries and its relation to the quality of life of adolescents according to the access to dental health services. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-six adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age participated in the study; they were all enrolled in public schools in a countryside municipality of the São Paulo State. Data related to dental caries were evaluated by the DMFT Index, and OHIP-14 was used for evaluating the quality of life. Mann Whitney and Spearmann correlation tests were also used (p<0.05). Results: A DMFT of 3.09 (±3.30) was found with a higher prevalence among the adolescents who used public dental services (3.43±3.34) compared with those who used private services (2.94±3.28). A statistically significant relationship between the decay component of DMFT with physical pain (0.020), physical disability (0.002) and quality of life (0.017) was verified. Conclusions: A low prevalence of dental caries was observed, and it was higher in adolescents who used public oral health services rather than private ones, evidencing the low influence of oral health on the quality of life of the participants.

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