Keri Discepolo, Camille Herzog, Nina K Anderson, Neeta Chandwani
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Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate decayed, missing, and filled surfaces in primary teeth (dmfs) in Down syndrome subjects (DS) compared to typically developed (TD) controls using analysis. Methods: A retrospective study of 440 matched subjects (220 DS and 220 TD) was conducted. Categorical variables were evaluated for association with dental caries, with mean dmfs as the main outcome measure. Pearson's chi-square and independent sample t-tests for unequal variances for means were employed. Results: Overall, the TD control group was found to have significantly higher mean dmfs scores than the DS group: TD Equals 17.65 (mean dmfs), 95% confidence interval (CI) equals 15.48 to 19.90; DS equals 10.30 (mean dmfs), at 95% CI equals 7.96 to 12.78, (P<0.001). However, when controlled for the variable factors African American status (P=0.11), Hispanic status (P=0.07) and income level at or below 200 percent of poverty level (P=0.24) there was no significant difference in mean dmfs. Conclusions: In the study population DS and TD exhibited dissimilar dmfs scores, while when taking into consideration social and economic factors dmfs was equivalent. Caries risk factors modulate disease experience and should be considered in all population-specific studies. Patients with multiple high-risk factors should be treated as such, regardless of DS status.
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Pediatric Dentistry is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. It is published bi-monthly and is internationally recognized as the leading journal in the area of pediatric dentistry. The journal promotes the practice, education and research specifically related to the specialty of pediatric dentistry. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, case reports and abstracts of current pediatric dental research.