Enamel defects and caries prevalence in preterm children aged 5-10 years in Dubai (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781952751103)

Enamel defects (EDs) are commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low birthweight children. EDs potentially increase caries susceptibility. The aim of this study to assess the prevalence of EDs and dental caries in a group of preterm children (aged 5-10 years) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Methodology: A retrospective cohort study of medical records of 62 preterm children (mean age 8.1 1.54) and 62 full-term children (mean age 8.1 1.73) of both genders born in a UAE children's hospital were studied. These children were dentally assessed for EDs and caries by a calibrated examiner.
Results: EDs were 4.34 times more prevalent among preterm children odd ratio (OR) = 4.338, CI 95% 2.010-9.366]. The prevalence of EDs in the pre-term group was 58.15%, significantly higher (P
Conclusion: EDs and dental caries in permanent dentition in the pre-term group were significantly higher than the full-term group.

Author: Mawlood Kowash, Manal Al Halabi, Iyad Hussein
ISBN-10: 1952751101
ISBN-13: 9781952751103
Publisher: Eliva Press
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2020
Pages: 98
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.20d