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Factors Associated with Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, and Caries in a Pediatric Population: A Records-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Esti Davidovich

    (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University & Hadassah, Jerusalem 91120, Israel)

  • Julie Grender

    (Statistics and Data Management, The Procter & Gamble Company, Mason, OH 45040, USA)

  • Avi Zini

    (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University & Hadassah, Jerusalem 91120, Israel)

Abstract

This retrospective, cross-sectional study evaluated dental records of 1000 healthy children to determine factors associated with plaque, gingivitis, and caries. A logistic model for plaque and gingivitis (mild versus moderate/severe) and caries (yes/no) was carried out separately for each variable using the following potential factors: Age, Gender, Brush Type, Starting Age of Brushing, Brushing Frequency, and Bite Type. Data from 998 children (median age: 4 years, 10 months (range: 2.5–7 years)) were analyzed. Sixty-four percent were manual toothbrush users; 36% were oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush users. For plaque and gingivitis, but not caries, Brush Type was more impactful than Brushing Frequency. Age influenced the severity of plaque and gingivitis, with increases in the odds of having moderate/severe plaque or gingivitis associated with increasing age. The probability of caries increased until approximately age 5 and then decreased until age 7. Oscillating-rotating brush users were more likely to present with less plaque, gingivitis, and caries, with 6.0, 5.1, and 1.4 times greater odds of having mild (versus moderate/severe) plaque, less severe gingivitis, and being caries-free, respectively, than manual brush users. Similarly, brushing twice daily and starting brushing at an earlier age were associated with better oral health outcomes. Children with anterior bite abnormalities had increased odds of developing moderate/severe plaque and gingivitis than children with normal anterior bites. Gender was not a statistically significant factor associated with plaque, gingivitis, or caries. Children’s oral health is influenced by toothbrush type, starting age of brushing, compliance with twice-daily brushing, and bite abnormalities.

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  • Esti Davidovich & Julie Grender & Avi Zini, 2020. "Factors Associated with Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, and Caries in a Pediatric Population: A Records-Based Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-11, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:22:p:8595-:d:447653
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    1. Martin Samohyl & Jana Babjakova & Diana Vondrova & Jana Jurkovicova & Juraj Stofko & Branislav Kollar & Katarina Hirosova & Alexandra Filova & Lubica Argalasova, 2021. "Factors Associated with Non-Attendance at Dental Preventive Care in Slovak High School Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-12, February.
    2. Iole Vozza, 2021. "Oral Prevention and Management of Oral Healthcare," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-3, February.

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