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- Title
Clinical correlation of Vitamin D deficiency and early childhood caries: A cross-sectional study in Western Rajasthan.
- Authors
Aijaz, Amreen; Chaudhary, Pankaj; Malawat, Kanchan; Almalki, Sultan; Sharma, Tanvi; Al Jameel, AlBandary; Arya, Sugandha
- Abstract
Objectives: To ascertain whether a link exists between vitamin D insufficiency and early childhood caries or not. Method: From the out patient department (OPD) of the Pedodontics Department at Vyas Dental College, a random sample of 40 kids between the ages of 8 months and 5 years old was chosen. Each kid had blood drawn to check their serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels. All of the data was collated and given the necessary statistical analysis. Result: The case group's mean serum 25(OH) vitamin D level was 10.19 ng/mL (with a standard deviation of 3.46), while the control group's was 20.84 ng/mL (2.54 SD). Conclusion: A significant modifiable risk factor for childhood dental caries is a vitamin D deficiency. Therefore, cavities in teeth can be avoided by giving youngsters vitamin D supplements and avoiding vitamin D insufficiency.
- Subjects
RAJASTHAN (India); DENTAL caries; VITAMIN D deficiency; DIETARY supplements; CROSS-sectional method; VITAMIN D; DENTAL schools; ORAL habits
- Publication
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2024, Vol 16, p672
- ISSN
0976-4879
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_932_23