Cárie precoce e severa na infância: uma abordagem integral

Abstract

Objective: To provide information with the purpose of helping pediatricians to recognize the risk factors for the onset of severe early childhood caries, allowing for early intervention and thus avoiding this preventable disease and its consequences.Sources: Information was collected from scientific articles published on the databases SciELO, MEDLINE and PUBMED in last 25 years, as well as technical books and guidelines of international committees. The keywords used were: early childhood caries, severe early childhood caries, dental caries, and children. Summary of the findings:Severe early childhood caries affects infants and children. It is infectious, has a multifactor etiology and fast development, starting soon after dental eruption. Due to the presence of local sociocultural risk factors, it must be regarded as a symptom of alteration in the child's health and lack of adequate care. Its manifestations include pain, abscesses and chewing difficulty, affecting the child's feeding and sleep. Furthermore, it also affects the child's general health, speech, and self-esteem. Conclusions:Preventive methods to avoid severe early childhood caries have been developed and they should be used as early as possible by means of prevention programs carried out in the community and with families. Professionals responsible for providing care to babies and children should be aware of cases at risk for caries and interfere in order to improve their patients' health.J Pediatr (Rio J). 2009;85(4):295-300: Dental caries, children, severe early dental caries.

Fatores associados à cárie dentária em pré-escolares do Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil

“…Esse resultado reforça achados de estudos sobre o padrão de ingestão de sacarose, particularmente entre as refeições e/ou quando há um prolongado contato de carboidratos fermentáveis sobre os dentes, e o risco de cárie 31,32,33 . Em crianças muito jovens, o alto consumo de açúcar pode ocasionar padrões de acometimentos de cárie mais graves, que interferem na sua qualidade de vida 32,33 .…”

Risk Factors, Perception of Caregivers and Impact of Early Childhood Caries on Quality of Life Related to Oral Health of Preschool Children and their Families

“…Dental caries early established in childhood interferes in the quality of life of children themselves and their families [4]. According to the World Health Organization, quality of life is defined as the "individuals' perception of their position in life, in the context of culture and system of values in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns" [5].…”

Dentistry in Bandeira Cientifica 2015 Project - Limoeiro de Anadia - AL

“…A cárie é a doença crônica mais comum na odontologia e um grande problema de saúde pública [6]. Há forte correlação entre cárie e dieta, uma vez que o açúcar funciona como substrato para as bactérias presentes no biofilme, estimulando-as a produzir ácidos, promovendo a desmineralização dental.…”