IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Pahuja Meetika; Dr. Reddy Vamsi K.; Dr. Tandon Shourya; Dr. Yadav Roma; Dr. Yadav Nisha; Dr. Ashutosh

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Association of Dentition Status, Treatment Needs and Tooth Eruption Sequence in Relation with Body Mass Index in School–going Children of Delhi,India

Dr. Pahuja Meetika, Dr. Reddy Vamsi K. , Dr. Tandon Shourya, Dr. Yadav Roma, Dr. Yadav Nisha, Dr. Ashutosh

Abstract :

Aim: To determine the association of BMI(Body Mass Index) with prevalence of dental caries and with tooth eruption sequence among school going children of government and private schools in South Delhi. Method: The study population consisted of 1603 school going children of ‘just erupted‘ teeth aged 6–13 years from ten government and ten private schools located in South Delhi district. A tooth was recorded as emerged if any part of the crown was visible through the gingiva. Anthropometric (height in metres and weight in kilograms) and the clinical examination of the oral cavity was done to assess the relationship between BMI(Body Mass Index), prevalence of dental caries and the eruption sequence of the permanent teeth. Dental caries was recorded using WHO criterion 1997. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis and Pearson correlation coefficient was used to find the correlation between BMI(Body Mass Index), eruption time and sequence. Results: Statistical analysis showed that the obese group of children had more caries than the overweight and low normal weight children as significantly higher mean DMFT(Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth) score was observed in the overweight children. Correlation analysis showed significant positive relation with BMI (Body Mass Index), decayed teeth (DT) [ p < 0.01] and DMFT(Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth (p < 0.05). BMI(Body Mass Index) & eruption time were also found to be positively associated. Binomial logistic regression showed that males (Odds Ratio = 2.09), obese/overweight children (Odds Ratio = 3.68) and females (Odds Ratio = 3.13) were more likely to have high caries experience. Conclusion: There was a significant positive association between overweight/obesity, tooth eruption and caries experience among school going children. Moreover, Obesity and dental caries have common risk determinants which requires further comprehensive multifaceted approach by healthcare professionals.