124 - Prevalence and Distribution of Dental Caries in Five Surfaces of Primary Anterior Teeth Among Children 3-5 Years of Age

Abstract:

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective cross-sectional study was: (1) To determine the prevalence and distribution of dental caries in five surfaces of primary anterior teeth in children 3-5 years of age, and (2) to establish if the caries distribution is associated with the type of primary anterior teeth and gender.

Method: One hundred and forty-three dental records of pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years old from the Head Start program and pre-school in Newar's school System who had dental screening performed at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine between 2018 and 2019 were included in the study. Caries detection in all anterior primary teeth was recorded considering five surfaces: (1) mesial, (2) distal, (3) buccal, (4) lingual, and (5) incisal edge, and whether the carious lesion was compromising the enamel only or the dentine. Caries detection was performed using the International Caries Detection System (ICDAS II). Chi-Square, ANOVA, and Linear regression were used to determine (1) differences in the frequency of caries, (2) the mean number of surfaces affected by caries, and (3) the association between the surfaces affected by caries and the type of tooth and gender. A statistically significant difference was set at p < 0.05.
Result: Data analysis is in progress.

Conclusion: Are pending upon the completion of the data analysis and interpretation of the result.

Identify Supporting Agency and Grant Number: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency.