학술논문
Evaluation of the risk factors of dental caries in children with very low birth weight and normal birth weight
Document Type
article
Author
Source
BMC Oral Health, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1472-6831
Abstract
Abstract Background Health problems of premature infants can affect both general and oral health. The enamel defects, poor dietary and oral hygiene habits may predispose these children to dental caries. This study was conducted to assess the impact of very low birth weight and prematurity on caries risk in early childhood. Methods The study cohort consists of 189 of one year old infants. Anamnestic data were obtained from hospital records, feeding practice, bed-time sugar drinks and oral hygiene onset from questionnaires. Saliva samples of children and their mothers were collected for the detection of cariogenic pathogens. Results VLBW newborns had significantly shorter gestation age (29.6 vs. 38.8)) and lower mean birthweight (1124 g vs 3315 g) compared to NBW ones (p