Publication: Enamel defects and caries prevalence in preterm children aged 5-10 years in Dubai
dc.contributor.author | Alshehhi, Anood | |
dc.contributor.author | Al Halabi, Manal | |
dc.contributor.author | Hussein, Iyad | |
dc.contributor.author | Salami, Anas | |
dc.contributor.author | Hassan Khamis, Amar | |
dc.contributor.author | Kowash, Mawlood | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-10-10T09:26:23Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-10-10T09:26:23Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Enamel defects (EDs) are commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low birthweight children. EDs potentially increase caries susceptibility. Aim: 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 < 0.01) than the full-term control group (24.2%). Birth weight, intubation and type of delivery were statistically significant factors contributing to EDs. In the primary dentition, the mean dmft was 4.61 ± 4.30, while in the permanent dentition DMFT was 0.38 ± 0.99. There was a statistically significant difference in permanent teeth caries experience amongst pre-term children compared to the full-term control as measured by DMFT (P = 0.008). Conclusion: EDs and dental caries in permanent dentition in the pre-term group were significantly higher than the full-term group. | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 304-2019.17 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.mbru.ac.ae/handle/1/516 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Dental enamel | en_US |
dc.subject | Dental enamel hypoplasia | en_US |
dc.subject | Premature | en_US |
dc.subject | Low birth weight | en_US |
dc.subject | Primary teeth | en_US |
dc.subject | United Arab Emirates | en_US |
dc.title | Enamel defects and caries prevalence in preterm children aged 5-10 years in Dubai | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dspace.entity.type | Publication | en_US |