Clinical Correlation of Vitamin D Deficiency and Early Childhood Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western Rajasthan
Amreen Aijaz, Pankaj Chaudhary, Kanchan Malawat, Sultan A. Almalki, Tanvi Sharma, AlBandary H. Al Jameel, Sugandha Arya- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering
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.