Early Childhood Caries and Its Association with Maternal Caries Status
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Dental caries is a global health problem. It has multifactorial origin and early childhood caries is devastating form of dental caries. Early childhood caries not only affects Child’s quality of life but also has impact on health status. Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate association of early childhood caries with maternal caries status. Materials & Methods: A total of 100 patients, pair of mother and child were selected for the study. The age group selected was children ranging from 12 to 36 months of age and their mothers, who were seeking dental care. Oral examination was done for both mother and child. Results: The caries prevalence in children was 30.2 times higher in the mother who had decayed tooth, prevalence ratio [PR] = 30. Statistical significant association was found between mother and child caries status. Conclusion: Mother’s oral hygiene plays a very important role in caries status of child. Early childhood caries is a preventable disease and with increase in knowledge can help to overcome this issue.
Authors and Affiliations
Deepesh Jaiswal, Preeti Kalia, Dr. Nishant, Pooja Pani, Shikha Shankar
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.056
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