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Clinical correlation of Vitamin D deficiency and early childhood caries: A cross-sectional study in Western Rajasthan
- Source :
- Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 672-674 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024.
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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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09757406
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.50b9b75f739b428b8b52804d7a33180c
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_932_23