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Association Between Body Mass Index and Caries Lesions in Preschool Children in Santiago, Chile / Asociación entre Lesiones de Caries y Estado Nutricional en Niños Preescolares de la Región Metropolitana
Rodríguez, G; Cabello, R; Urzúa, I; Reyes, M; Faleiros, S; Ruiz, B; Sánchez, J.
  • Rodríguez, G; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Cabello, R; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Urzúa, I; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Reyes, M; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Faleiros, S; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Ruiz, B; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
  • Sánchez, J; University of Chile. Faculty of Dentistry. Cariology Area, Department of Restorative Dentistry. CL
Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) ; 11(3): 369-375, set. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-893275
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to determine the association between caries prevalence and body mass index (BMI) in preschool children in Santiago, Chile. Children aged 2 and 3 years old (n = 342) attending 16 nursery schools in Santiago, Chile were examined to record the status of dental caries using the modified criteria of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II) (International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) Coordinating Committee, 2005). BMI was calculated for each of the subjects and their nutritional state was classified as underweight, normal-weight, overweight and obesity according to the WHO. The caries prevalence (ICDAS 2-6 > 0) of the children was 45.9 % (IC 95 % 40.50 - 51.21). Data showed that none of the preschoolers were underweight. 39.1 % were classified as normal-weight (IC 95 % 33.98 - 44.38), 34.8 % as overweight (IC 95 % 29.72 - 39.86) and 26 % as obese (IC 95 % 21.34 - 30.96). Normal-weight children had a prevalence of 51.5 % of ICDAS 2-6 lesions and prevalence of 28.3 % of ICDAS 5-6 lesions. Children with overweight had prevalence of 51.4 % ICDAS 2-6 lesions and of 19.3 % ICDAS 5-6 lesions, and obese children of 39.5 % and 25.8 % respectively. Subjects with normal-weight presented a mean of ICDAS 2-6 caries lesions significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the rest of the children. In conclusion, normal-weight preschool children presented a higher prevalence of caries lesions than those with overweight and obesity. Iso-BMI was found to be associated with lower dental caries and severity. Future studies should address which specific factors related to overweight in children might be protective against dental caries.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN La caries dental es una enfermedad crónica multifactorial que afecta a niños denominada Caries Temprana de la Infancia (CTI). Su etiología es multifactorial y se asocia a determinantes biológicos, conductuales y sociodemográficos. Entre estos, se ha planteado la obesidad como presunto factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de caries en población infantil. El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer si existía o no asociación entre la presencia de lesiones de caries y el estado nutricional en una muestra de 342 preescolares entre 1 y 4 años de edad, que asisten a jardines infantiles de la Fundación INTEGRA, en la Región Metropolitana de Santiago. Se realizaron exámenes clínicos dentales y medición de la talla y peso. Se calculó IMC para cada uno de los sujetos y su estado nutricional fue clasificado como por debajo del peso adecuado, peso normal o normopeso, sobrepeso y obesidad según los gráficos y tablas de la OMS. La prevalencia total de lesiones de caries (ICDAS II = 2 -6) fue de 45,9 % (IC 95 % 40,59 - 51,21). El estado nutricional de la muestra completa fue de 0 % bajo el peso normal, 134 (39,1 %) niños presentaron peso normal (IC 95 % 33,98 - 44,38), 119 niños (34,8 %) presentaron sobrepeso (IC 95 % 29,72 - 39,86) y a 89 (26 %) niños se les diagnosticó obesidad (IC 95 % 21,34 - 30,96). Los sujetos con normopeso presentaron un promedio de lesiones de caries (ICDAS II = 2 - 6) significativamente mayor (p < 0,05). Por lo tanto, se puede concluir que los preescolares con peso normal presentaron mayor número de lesiones de caries de acuerdo al criterio ICDAS II, que aquellos preescolares con sobrepeso y obesidad.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Body Mass Index / Oral Health / Dental Caries Type of study: Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: University of Chile/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Body Mass Index / Oral Health / Dental Caries Type of study: Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: University of Chile/CL