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[A study on the relationship between deciduous tooth caries in pre-school children and their neonatal conditions]
Insights
Neonatal conditions, particularly premature delivery, are linked to early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children. Preventive dental care should prioritize infants born prematurely to reduce the risk of deciduous teeth decay.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Neonatal Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Early childhood caries (ECC) poses a significant oral health challenge for preschool children.
- Understanding the etiological factors contributing to ECC is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between neonatal condition and the incidence of deciduous teeth caries in preschool children.
- To identify specific neonatal factors that may increase caries risk.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted on 1000 preschool children aged 3-6 years in Chengdu.
- 260 children with severe early childhood caries (dmft ≥ 6) and 260 caries-free children were selected for analysis.
- Parental questionnaires and statistical analyses, including logistic regression and chi-squared tests, were employed.
Main Results:
- A significant correlation was found between neonatal condition and deciduous caries incidence (P < 0.05).
- Children born prematurely exhibited higher rates of caries compared to those born full-term.
- No significant difference in caries rates was observed between full-term normal delivery and dystrophic infants.
Conclusions:
- Premature delivery is a notable risk factor for early childhood caries.
- Targeted caries preventive interventions should be emphasized for children with a history of premature birth.
Objective:
This study was designed to examine whether the neonatal conditIon might be related to the caries of deciduous teeth in pre-school children.
Methods:
1000 children from 3 years old to 6 years old in Chengdu were surveyed, and 260 children with dmft > or = 6 and 260 caries-free children were chosen. Data was collected by 200 pairs of useful questionnaire from their parents and analyzed by using logistic regression analysis and chi 2 test.
Results:
The neonatal condition was closely related with incidence rates of deciduous caries in pre-school children (P < 0.05). The incidence rate of children with premature delivery was higher than that with full-term normal delivery (P < 0.05). No significant difference was showed in children with full-term normal delivery and children with dystrophy (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
There should be emphasis on the children with premature delivery in caries preventive cares.