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Prevalence of dental caries and its relationship with sociodemographic factors in children 5-9 years old in Cayambe, Ecuador: A cross-sectional study using ICDAS
Authors
Gabriela Fernanda Zuniga Avila, Veronica Mercedes Salinas Viteri, Carlos Andres Molina Davila
Abstract
The present study analyzed the relationship
between sociodemographic factors and the prevalence of dental caries in
children aged 5 to 9 years in Cayambe, Ecuador, using the International Caries
Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). An observational, analytical,
cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 229 children. The
analysis included clinical evaluation using the ICDAS system, analysis of
sociodemographic factors and statistical models to establish associations. The
results showed that 54.22% of the surfaces presented initial lesions, while
only 16.90% remained healthy. A significant association was found between the
caregiver's educational level and caries severity (OR=2.84, CI:1.86-4.32,
p=0.001), as well as with housing conditions (OR=1.92, CI:1.24-2.98) and access
to health services (OR=1.76, CI:1.15-2.69). The primary dentition showed
greater susceptibility to severe injuries (14.51%) compared to the permanent
dentition (0.51%). The results demonstrate a significant impact of
socioeconomic factors on children's oral health, suggesting the need for
interventions that consider social determinants in the prevention and treatment
of dental caries.
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Pages:13-17
How to cite this article:
Gabriela Fernanda Zuniga Avila, Veronica Mercedes Salinas Viteri, Carlos Andres Molina Davila "Prevalence of dental caries and its relationship with sociodemographic factors in children 5-9 years old in Cayambe, Ecuador: A cross-sectional study using ICDAS". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 13-17
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