Prevalence and progression of early childhood caries in Nis, Serbia.

AIM: Early childhood caries (ECC) entails the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled teeth in children aged up to 71 months. Our aim is to present the prevalence and progression of ECC in Nis, Serbia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was performed at the Clinic of Dentistry in Nis;, involving 250 children aged 3 to 6 years. The prevalence of caries was presented using the dmf index. Depending on the progression, tooth decay was reported as dI (superficial decay), dII (deep decay), dp (pulpitis), dg (dental gangrene), and dx (chronic apical periodontitis). RESULTS: Our results show that in Nis; the dmf index was 2.38 in the studied children. Of all the decayed teeth, dI was found in 73.18%, and dII in 22.38% of the children. The complications of tooth decay (pulpitis, gangrene, periodontitis) were not highly prevalent: dp=1.41%; dg=1.01%; and dx=2.02%. CONCLUSION: Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that the prevalence of early childhood caries is relatively high. Therefore, health education for parents has to be intensified, focusing on the significance of preservation of health of the primary teeth all the way to their physiological replacement with the permanent teeth.

Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita in a preterm newborn - Case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a sporadic congenital skin vascular abnormality. Significant number of patients has other congenital anomalies. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a preterm male newborn with cutis marmorata pattern presented on the skin of the face, right side of front of the trunk, whole back, glutei and both legs. Besides, microretrognatia and asymmetric, bad-formed, low-set ears were notable. Ophthalmologic findings showed visual impairment and pale optic nerve papilla. Monitoring of child showed mental underdevelopment and motor retardation. CONCLUSION: CMTC is a rare finding with good prognosis of skin malformations, with an obligation of dermatologist and paediatrician to investigate other associated congenital anomalies.