Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent diseases in children worldwide.
ECC is driven by a dysbiotic state of oral microorganisms mainly caused by a sugar-rich diet.
Additionally, poor oral hygiene or insufficient dental plaque removal leads to the rapid progression of ECC.
ECC leads not only to dental destruction and pain with children, but also affects the quality of life of the caregivers.
Children with extensive ECC are at high risk to develop caries with the permanent dentition or will have other problems with speaking and/or eating.
To prevent ECC, several strategies should be taken into account.
Children should brush their teeth with toothpastes containing gentle ingredients, such as mild surfactants and agents showing antiadherent properties regarding oral microorganisms.
Parents/caregivers have to help their children with brushing the teeth.
Furthermore, remineralizing and nontoxic agents should be included into the toothpaste formulation.
Two promising biomimetic agents for children’s oral care are amorphous calcium phosphate [Cax(PO4)y n H2O] and hydroxyapatite [Ca5(PO4)3(OH)].
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meyer, F.& Enax, J.. 2018. Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meyer, F.& Enax, J.. Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Meyer, F.& Enax, J.. Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention. International Journal of Dentistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170383
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170383