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- The study focuses on the oral health, eating habits, and hygiene practices of kids and teens with atopic dermatitis, linking these factors to the severity of their skin condition.
- Researchers examined 92 pediatric patients and used statistical models to evaluate how various factors influence the presence of dental caries.
- Results indicated that those with mild atopic dermatitis had worse dental health, and factors like using inhaled corticosteroids, type of teething, and brushing habits were significantly associated with higher dental caries rates.
Article Abstract
Objectives: This work aims to describe oral health conditions, eating habits, and oral hygiene in pediatric and adolescent patients with atopic dermatitis and correlate them with the severity of the Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD). Also, we aim to estimate the effect of several variables on the diagnosis of dental caries in these patients.
Material And Methods: A total of 92 children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis had their oral cavities examined. The effect of independent variables on the diagnosis of dental caries (outcome) was assessed using multiple binary logistic regression model.
Results: Mild patients presented higher score of decayed, missing, and filled teeth in permanent dentition than moderate patients (p = 0.040). In the multivariable regression final model, the covariates using inhaled corticoid (OR = 6.4; p = 0.003), type of teething [deciduous dentition (OR = 7.9; p = 0.027) and mixed dentition (OR = 10.5; p = 0.007)], and brushing quality [poor mechanical control (OR = 10.6; p < 0.0001)] demonstrated significant direct effect on the diagnosis of dental caries.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the presence of dental biofilm, use of inhaled corticoid, and type of teething are related to the presence of caries in atopic dermatitis patients.
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