Ganesh Rajendran, Mohapatra Abinash, Kalpakuri Rajivi, Khan Mohammed Muzammil, Jain Teerthesh, Dubey Alok, Ravula Sandeep Reddy
Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Al Baha University, Al Baha, AL Aqiq Campus, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Campus 5, KIIT University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Jul;16(Suppl 3):S2579-S2581. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_263_24. Epub 2024 Jul 31.
" (ECC)" is a prevalent and serious oral health issue affecting preschool-aged children globally, with adverse effects on their overall health and well-being.
This center-based research designed to investigate the prevalence and management of ECC among preschoolers within a specific setting and evaluate associated factors.
A cross-sectional research design was employed, involving 300 preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years. Clinical examinations were conducted, and data on demographic characteristics, oral hygiene practices, dietary habits, and dental visits were collected through structured interviews. Statistical analysis was performed to assess ECC prevalence and examine associations between demographic/behavioral factors and ECC severity.
The prevalence of ECC among preschoolers was 65%, with a mean dmfs score of 4.2. Factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, and oral hygiene practices were associated with ECC severity. Management strategies included topical fluoride application, oral health education, and restorative treatments.
ECC remains a significant public health concern among preschoolers. Comprehensive oral health programs targeting this population are essential to mitigate ECC burden and improve oral health outcomes. Further research is needed to address systemic barriers and disparities in ECC prevention and management.
“婴幼儿早期龋（ECC）”是一个在全球范围内普遍且严重的口腔健康问题，对学龄前儿童的整体健康和幸福产生不利影响。
本基于中心的研究旨在调查特定环境中学龄前儿童ECC的患病率及管理情况，并评估相关因素。
采用横断面研究设计，纳入300名3至5岁的学龄前儿童。进行了临床检查，并通过结构化访谈收集了人口统计学特征、口腔卫生习惯、饮食习惯和看牙就诊情况的数据。进行统计分析以评估ECC患病率，并检查人口统计学/行为因素与ECC严重程度之间的关联。
学龄前儿童中ECC的患病率为65%，平均dmfs评分为4.2。年龄、性别、社会经济地位和口腔卫生习惯等因素与ECC严重程度相关。管理策略包括局部应用氟化物、口腔健康教育和修复治疗。
ECC仍然是学龄前儿童中一个重大的公共卫生问题。针对这一人群的综合口腔健康项目对于减轻ECC负担和改善口腔健康结果至关重要。需要进一步研究以解决ECC预防和管理中的系统性障碍及差异。
