Abstract
Two thousand children aged 3 to 12 years, attending the Pediatric Outdoor and Well Baby Clinic were examined to find the prevalence of dental caries (DC) and periodontal diseases (PD). DC was detected in 55.75% whereas PD were present in 9.35% children. Even 3 to 5 years old were found to have a significant prevalence of the diseases. Children with an urban background, irregular brushing habits and malnutrition had significantly higher prevalence of both the diseases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 166-168 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian Pediatrics |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Feb 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health