[Effect of the rearing in the 1st year of life on dental caries incidence in preschoolers].

A total of 222 children born after physiological course of pregnancy were investigated. The relation of the pregnancy course and the first-year rearing with dental caries was followed. Pathological pregnancy (toxicoses) and the character of rearing both had a major impact on the caries susceptibility. These factors should be considered in detection of the risk groups in preschool age and in planning preventive and treatment measures. Obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians and pediatric dentists should make considerable efforts to prevent and treat the pregnancy complications, ensure sufficient and long-lasting lactation.