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Prevalence and care index of early childhood caries in mainland China: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 1987–2013

Scientific Reports, 2016
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic disease in young children. Its reported prevalence varies greatly across China. This systematic review aimed to explore the epidemiological characteristics of ECC in mainland China from 1987 to 2013.
Xiaonan Zhang, Sheng Yang, Zhaoying Liao, Ling Xu, Conghua Li, H. Zeng, Jinlin Song, Lei Zhang   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effect of aesthetic crown lengthening on life quality and self‐esteem: 2‐year study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A gummy smile can result from several factors, often leading to a disharmonious appearance and causing physical and psychological discomfort for the patient. This study aimed to evaluate changes in self‐esteem and quality of life for patients, as well as the recidivism rate, following aesthetic crown lengthening (ACL) surgery ...
Leticia S. Arroteia, Camila S. Stolf, Hélvis E. S. Paz, Thais F. M. Paschoal, Mabelle F. Monteiro, Márcio Z. Casati, Mauro P. Santamaria, Renato C. V. Casarin   +7 more
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Association of Root Caries, Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health Among Adult Population in Baghdad and Mosul City Center (A omparative Study) [PDF]

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2009
Aims: To determine the association of root caries, oral hygiene and gingival health among adult populationin Baghdad and Mosul Cities. Materials and methods: A sample of 210 subjects was selectedaged 20 – 60 years, attending the Periodontal Clinic of ...
Alhan Ahmed Qasim
doaj   +1 more source

Higher body mass index associated with severe early childhood caries

BMC Pediatrics, 2016
BackgroundSevere Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) is an aggressive form of tooth decay in preschool children affecting quality of life and nutritional status.
Katherine Davidson, R. Schroth, J. Levi, A. Yaffe, B. Mittermuller, E. Sellers   +5 more
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Ten‐year follow‐up of bilateral gingival recession treatment: A case report

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This work aims to present a 10‐year follow‐up of a young patient who underwent treatment with collagen matrix (CM) combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) for bilateral gingival recessions in the maxillary canine region. Methods The patient, a 25‐year‐old woman, presented with bilateral Cairo type 1 recessions.
Luiz C. L. Marques‐Junior, Milena S. Irie, Edgar Daniel Vargas‐Quiroga, Mario Taba‐Jr, Atila V. V. Nobre   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Profile, Parity and Dental Caries Among a Group of Nursing Mothers in South East, Nigeria

Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2021
Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk indicators of caries among nursing mothers in a tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 408 nursing mothers aged 15 to 52 years who brought their children for ...
Nneka Kate Onyejaka, Obinna Franklyn Eboh, Emmanuel Obiajulu Amobi, Njideka Patricia Nwamba   +3 more
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The Prevalence of Dental Caries and Related Indices among Schoolchildren Aged 6–12 Years in Narathiwat Province, Thailand: A Comparative Study by Gender and Age [PDF]

International Journal of School Health
Background: Dental caries is a major public health issue among schoolchildren, affecting quality of life and academic performance. This study compared the prevalence and indices of dental caries—Decayed and Filled for Primary Teeth (dft), Decayed ...
Huda Juma, Tum Boonrod, Vallop Ditsuwan, Dusanee Suwankhong, Witchada Simla   +4 more
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Evaluation of the Association between Body Mass Index and Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) among Children of Isfahan City

مجله دانشکده دندانپزشکی اصفهان, 2022
The relationship between dental caries in children and abnormalities in their body mass index is still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Severe Early ...
Afshin Mokhtarinia, Maryam Ebrahimian, Roya Foroughi Abari, Niloofar Norouz   +3 more
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The 'Significant Caries Index' (SiC): a critical approach.

Oral health & preventive dentistry, 2003
This study was designed to validate the SiC index in a 12-year-old population, and also considers the level of the disease, expressed as DMFS index, with the aim of comparing the capability of the two indices for preventive and prognostic goals.Data from a previous study (Campus et al, 2001) based on 403 12-year-old subjects (205 females and 198 males)
CAMPUS, Guglielmo Giuseppe, SOLINAS, Maria Giuliana, MAIDA C, CASTIGLIA, Paolo Giuseppino   +3 more
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The decline in dental caries among Korean children aged 8 and 12 years from 2000 to 2012 focusing SiC Index and DMFT

BMC Oral Health, 2016
The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence and severity of dental caries among Korean children aged 8 and 12 years over a period of 12 years by determining the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and the Significant Caries index (
Han‐Na Kim, Dong-Hun Han, E. Jun, Se-Yeon Kim, Seung-Hwa Jeong, Jin-Bom Kim   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source