Nutritional Status and Its Relationship with Dental Caries Among 3-6-year-old Children

Overview

Journal Int J Clin Pediatr Dent

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2020 Jun 26

PMID 32581470

Citations 4

Authors

Kempaiah S Madhusudhan

Nitin Khargekar

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Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine dental caries status in 3-6-year-old malnourished children.

Materials And Methods: A total of 500 children aged 3-6 years enrolled in were selected for this study. The nutritional status was evaluated by anthropometric measurements such as body weight and height [body mass index (BMI)-for-age]. Dental caries status was recorded according to WHO criteria. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis.

Results: The prevalence of underweight was 41% and prevalence of dental caries was 61%.

Conclusion: Low BMI-for-age is a risk factor for dental caries.

Clinical Significance: Inclusion of BMI-for-age calculation in routine case history pro forma helps in timely diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of children suffering from malnutrition.

How To Cite This Article: Madhusudhan KS, Khargekar N. Nutritional Status and its Relationship with Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(1):6-10.

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