Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the caries risk in children with early childhood caries (ECC) and late childhood caries (LCC) using the American Dental Association's Caries Risk Assessment Form (ADA-CRAF) and compared contributing risk factors for cavitated and noncavitated lesions between the groups. Materials and methods: < 0.05. Results: Among participants, 78% were in the high caries risk category. The LCC group showed a higher prevalence of cavitated (78.9%) and noncavitated lesions (63.3%) compared to the ECC group (50.5% and 38.5%, respectively). Significant risk factors included visible plaque, fluoride exposure, and the consumption of frequent sugary beverages. Notably, children without cavitated or noncavitated lesions could still be classified as high risk, highlighting the importance of preventive measures. Conclusion: = 147; 67%) among children under 6 years, based on assessments using the ADA-CRAF. The analysis of risk factors, such as visible plaque and the consumption of sugary foods, shows that these factors contribute significantly to a high caries risk in both the ECC and LCC groups. How to cite this article: . Caries Risk Assessment in Children with Early Childhood Caries and Late Childhood Caries. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(10):1267-1271.
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415388429