PURPOSE: This pilot study assessed the possible effects of extensive dental caries on the quality of life in young children. METHODS: Information was collected for 77 children (age 35-66 months, mean = 44 months) with severe caries in the primary dentition. Parents or guardians were asked questions concerning pain, eating habits, and social behavior of the children before and after oral rehabilitation. RESULTS: Dental disease was found to have an impact on children's well being. There was a significant change in complaint of pain, eating preferences, quantity of food eaten, and sleep habits before and after treatment of dental caries. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the effect of severe caries on quality of life in young children.
PURPOSE: This pilot study assessed the possible effects of extensive dental caries on the quality of life in young children. METHODS: Information was collected for 77 children (age 35-66 months, mean = 44 months) with severe caries in the primary dentition. Parents or guardians were asked questions concerning pain, eating habits, and social behavior of the children before and after oral rehabilitation. RESULTS:Dental disease was found to have an impact on children's well being. There was a significant change in complaint of pain, eating preferences, quantity of food eaten, and sleep habits before and after treatment of dental caries. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the effect of severe caries on quality of life in young children.
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Authors: Z Zeng; E Feingold; X Wang; D E Weeks; M Lee; D T Cuenco; B Broffitt; R J Weyant; R Crout; D W McNeil; S M Levy; M L Marazita; J R Shaffer Journal: Caries Res Date: 2014 Impact factor: 4.056