Orodental profile and associated factors with oral caries in childrens of Bogotá

Abstract

Objective: To determine the oral epidemiological profile and the factors related to eating habits and oral hygiene associated with caries, in children from 2 to 4 years, members of the EPS Sanitas in Bogotá. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was made, with application of an instrument to evaluate the profile and the habits of hygiene and diet of each patient. The evaluators were specialists in Pediatric Dentistry, and in each case informed consent was signed. Results: 352 children were evaluated. 58.2% had no caries, 73% had no fillings, and 94% had teeth extracted. It was reported that 29.5% of the children had white spot lesions. The prevalence of caries in children aged 2 years was 37.36% and for children with 3 and 4 years the prevalence was 40.87% and 55.55% respectively. The ceo-d total index was 2.51. 73% of the children brush their teeth less than 3 times a day, 38.2% say that no one provides oral health education and 47% consume food in the evening after the last brushing. No statistical association was documented between the presence of caries and the other variables included. Conclusions: It is recommended to strengthen education to children and caregivers related to oral hygiene and feeding and to realize further studies to assess the impact of measures implemented.