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[Role of behaviorial risk factors in developing dental caries of temporary teeth in infancy]

A M Khamadeeva, R R Demina, O A Bagdasarova

    Stomatologiia
    |November 15, 2008
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study found that 27.2% of children aged 6-36 months had dental caries, with behavioral risk factors like poor oral hygiene and late-night sweet drinks playing a significant role in early childhood tooth decay.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding risk factors in infants and toddlers is crucial for prevention.

    Observation:

    • A study examined 176 children (3-36 months) and their mothers, assessing nutrition, breastfeeding, oral hygiene, and maternal dental caries.
    • Dental caries prevalence was 27.2% in children aged 6-36 months, with a mean dmft score of 2.21.

    Findings:

    • Behavioral risk factors strongly correlate with dental caries in infants.
    • Key factors include poor oral hygiene, bottle feeding after 15 months, and nocturnal intake of sweet drinks.
    • A correlation was observed between dental caries in children and their parents.

    Implications:

    • Interventions should focus on improving oral hygiene practices and modifying feeding habits in early childhood.
    • Parental dental health and education are vital in preventing early childhood caries.
    • Targeted public health strategies are needed to reduce the prevalence of ECC.

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