Analysis of the Prevalence and Intensity of Caries in Temporary Teeth in Children Aged 1-3 Years

Radzhapova F. R.
PhD candidate, Chair for Otorhinolaryngology and Pediatric Dentistry¹

Mahkamova F. T.
MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chair for Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology and Dentistry²

1 - Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch, Urgench, Republic of Uzbekistan
2 - Tashkent Medical Pediatric Institute, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan

Mahkamova Feruza; e-mail: pulatabilov1985@mail.ru.

Authors have no conflict of interest.

The study had no sponsorship.

The decayed component was the most prevalent (DFT = 2.08) and the Significant Caries Index (SiC) was 5.54 double, showing polarization of dental caries in the studied population. After adjusting for appropriate covariates, preschool children of age 5 and 6 years old were more likely to have decayed tooth: adjusted OR = 3.02, (95% CI =2.01–4.54) and adjusted OR = 2.23, (95% CI = 1.55–3.20) respectively. Preschool children without visible plaque on the buccal surface of upper anterior teeth were less likely to have decayed teeth: adjusted OR = 0.21, (95% CI = 0.09–0.45)]. Regarding measurements of oral health-related quality of life using the MOHRQoL, only preschool children who reported on ‘Do your teeth hurt you now?’ and ‘Do kids make fun of your teeth?’ were more likely to have a decayed tooth – adjusted OR = 1.74, (95% CI = 1.12–2.71) and adjusted OR = 1.87, (95% CI = 1.11–3.15)], respectively.

dental caries, oral health related quality of life, pre-school children

10.29234/2308-9113-2022-10-4-72-79

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