Caries Research

Clinical Science

Dental Caries and Cariogenic Factors in Pre-School Urban Icelandic Children

Holbrook W.P.

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Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland

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Caries Res 1993;27:431–437

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Article / Publication Details

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Abstract of Clinical Science

Received: July 07, 1992
Accepted: March 16, 1993
Published online: November 20, 2009
Issue release date: 1993

Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0008-6568 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-976X (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/CRE

Abstract

Caries prevalence and several caries-related factors were measured in 158 pre-school children in Reykjavik, initially aged 4 years and followed longitudinally for 2 years. The mean dmfs at 4 years was 3.3 and rose to 5.8 at 6 years although 34% remained caries-free throughout the study. Caries was very unevenly distributed. Children with dmfs ≥ 5 at 4 years were significantly more likely to have caries in their permanent dentition at 6 years than those with a lower caries score at 4 years. Almost all children carried Streptococcus mutans but only 58% carried lactobacilli at 4 years. Lactobacilli declined in numbers at 5 and 6 years as the number of open carious lesions decreased but the mean count of S. mutans remained fairly static ( > 105 cfu/ml). There were strong associations between high counts of S. mutans or lactobacilli and caries. Salivary parameters were not as strongly associated with caries although a low salivary pH and low salivary flow rate were significantly associated with high caries scores. The misuse of sugar as determined by dietary questionnaire was strongly associated with a high caries score and low caries prevalence was found in those children that took fluoride tablets regularly.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Clinical Science

Received: July 07, 1992
Accepted: March 16, 1993
Published online: November 20, 2009
Issue release date: 1993

Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0008-6568 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-976X (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/CRE


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