Association between Vitamin D and Dental Caries in a Sample of Canadian and American Preschool-Aged Children

Williams, Tiffany; Boyle, Joseph; Mittermuller, Betty-Anne; Carrico, Caroline K.; Schroth, Robert J

doi:10.3390/nu13124465

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“…38 Additionally, a recent case-control study with a sizable sample size discovered a link between lower caries risk and greater 25-(OH)D concentrations. 39 The findings of this study indicate inadequate vitamin D concentrations are related to an increased risk of childhood caries and have a lot of supporting evidence. [40][41][42] In a study of schoolchildren in Taiwan, calcium intake was only related to dental health in a crude model.…”

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Nutritional status and its effect on dental health among children

Alanazi¹,

Alenazi²,

Alenazi³

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Nutritional status has a significant role in oral health and disease. Protein deficiency is the key deficiency in intermediate malnutrition. Malnutrition can disrupt homeostasis, resulting in disease progression of the oral cavity, decreased resistance to microbial biofilm, and decreased tissue healing capacity. This paper examines the association between malnutrition, protein-energy malnutrition, and dental health. Malnutrition is a risk factor for several dental diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases. Studies have suggested that enamel hypoplasia, salivary gland hypofunction, and compositional changes in the saliva may be the mechanisms through which malnutrition is associated with caries. The exfoliation and eruption of teeth are impacted by malnutrition, or protein energy malnutrition (PEM), starting in the early years and continuing throughout infancy. The risk of hypoplasia was higher in malnourished children. The development of hypocalcemia as a result of diarrhoea in chronic undernutrition may explain the link between PEM and poor enamel formation. Deficiencies of vitamins A, C, and D are found to be associated with hypoplasia. Protein-deficit malnutrition and low vitamin D levels, as well as obesity, are risk factors for dental caries in children. Early childhood malnutrition affects salivary gland hypofunction and compositional changes in the saliva, and these might be the mechanisms through which malnutrition is associated with caries. Early childhood protein-energy malnutrition (ECPEM) is associated with poor periodontal status and causes cancrum oris, necrotizing gingivitis, and other periodontal disease conditions, as well as symptoms that mimic periodontal conditions.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 67%

Nutritional status and its effect on dental health among children

Alanazi¹,

Alenazi²,

Alenazi³

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…The study by Mellanby and Pattison, published in 1928, provides the first evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with dental caries in children [7,8]. A growing body of studies and evidence shows that low serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) are associated with increased caries experience [2,[8][9][10][11]. It has even been reported that low 25(OH)D levels in the mother during pregnancy increase the risk of ECC in children [9,10,12].…”

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“…A growing body of studies and evidence shows that low serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) are associated with increased caries experience [2,[8][9][10][11]. It has even been reported that low 25(OH)D levels in the mother during pregnancy increase the risk of ECC in children [9,10,12].…”

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dentistry

Aydin¹

2023

Vitamin D Deficiency - New Insights

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Vitamin D (vitD) deficiency has essential effects on general health. It is known that oral and dental health is an integral part of public health, and there is a close relationship between them. From the development and eruption stages of the teeth to the formation of caries, vitD deficiency has accepted significant effects on oral health. It is essential to understand the role of vitD deficiency in early childhood caries (ECC), which is considered one of the most critical problems, especially in pediatric patients. Low vitD levels during pregnancy have even been reported to increase ECC risk in infancy. For this reason, care should be taken to ensure that the mother’s 25(OH)d level and later the child is in optimal conditions, starting from the pregnancy period, to improve the oral health status of children.

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“…19 There is evidence of an association between the nutritional status, specifically vitamin D and calcium levels, and severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) in preschool children. 20 Still, in severe vitamin D deficiency, there is a high risk of non-syndromic amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta, enamel hypoplasia, hypomineralization/maturation defects, and the abnormal shapes of permanent teeth. 21 When present, developmental enamel defects are also frequently associated with dental caries in preschool children, 22 and clinically occur with discoloration and esthetics problems, tooth sensitivity, wear, and erosion.…”

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Infraocclusion level and root resorption of the primary molar in second premolar agenesis: A retrospective cross-sectional study in the Portuguese population

Calheiros-Lobo¹,

Costa²,

Pinho³

2022

Dent. Med. Probl.

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Background. Mandibular second premolar (M2P) agenesis results in the second primary molar (2pm) retention, infraocclusion, a reduced alveolar height and width, the supraeruption of antagonists, or the movement of the adjacent teeth. Infraocclusion affects the survival of the retained 2pm to a greater extent than root resorption.Objectives. The aim of the study was to evaluate the lifespan of the primary molar as a substitute, with root quality and occlusal adaptation, in cases of M2P agenesis in a low-income population to determine if the attitude of just vigilance could be the best clinical option whenever other clinical problems are absent. Material and methods.A total of 12,949 orthopantomograms were analyzed. Sixty-one patients (25 males and 36 females aged 7-36 years were divided into group 1 (the first permanent molar in occlusion) and group 2 (the second permanent molar also in occlusion). Vertical positioning to the occlusal plane, root condition and the movement of the adjacent teeth were evaluated.Results. Despite the study having a cross-sectional design, root resorption, infraocclusion, the distance between the first permanent molar and the first primary molar or the first permanent premolar, and the width of the 2pm were correlated with age. The primary molar root resorption increased with age, which was more pronounced when the second permanent molar was also in occlusion. The mesial movement of the adjacent teeth was absent in all groups. The 2pm was often occluded, but infraocclusion increased with age. Age periods of 11-15 years and 21-25 years are critical for the primary tooth loss. Conclusions.The second primary molar remains functional in the mandibular arch for up to 25 years. A well-documented no-intervention attitude based on clinical and radiographic data must be weighted in cases without orthodontic issues or with financial constraints.

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Association between Vitamin D and Dental Caries in a Sample of Canadian and American Preschool-Aged Children

Cited by 17 publications

References 28 publications

Nutritional status and its effect on dental health among children

Nutritional status and its effect on dental health among children

Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dentistry

Infraocclusion level and root resorption of the primary molar in second premolar agenesis: A retrospective cross-sectional study in the Portuguese population

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