Study on the Effect of Socioeconomic Status of the Family on the Primary Dentition of Neonates in the Ganjam District, Odisha

Abstract

Background: The age at, type and number of the teeth eruption of primary dentition has been linked to a variety of environmental variables. The studies on possible socioeconomic factor as a variable for the primary dentition of neonates is still limited in the literature. The purpose of the study was to determine the primary dentition of neonates in Ganjam district, Odisha, India, in relation to socioeconomic level of their families. Method: From the moment a child was born until he or she became two-year-old, primary dentition information such as time, type, and patterns were documented. Also, before to conception, information on the mother’s socioeconomic factors were gathered and statistical analysis were carried out. Conclusion: The findings support the previous evidence of environmental influences on the time of primary dentition eruption by demonstrating that maternal socioeconomic status has a significant impact on primary dentition. For the research region, the socioeconomic status of the family has the least impact on the number of teeth at first eruption.