Publications by authors named "Asaithambi Balamurugan"
Surface-specific Correlation Between Extrinsic Stains and Early Childhood Caries.
Oral Health Prev Dent
November 2019
Purpose: This study was designed to assess (i) the prevalence of extrinsic stains in preschool children (ii) the correlation between extrinsic stains and the occurrence of early childhood caries (ECC) (iii) to compare the distribution of caries in pits and fissures, smooth surfaces or both among children with and without extrinsic stains.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 1,486 children aged 0-3 years. Extrinsic stain and ECC were scored by two calibrated examiners.
Article Synopsis
- Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant public health concern in developing countries, notably affecting children in rural South India.
- A cross-sectional study of 1486 children aged 0-3 years found that 40.6% of them had ECC, with the majority showing either non-cavitated or cavitated teeth.
- The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures for ECC, while also emphasizing the utility of the ICDAS software in data analysis.