Influence of nutritional and oral hygiene habits on oral health in Croatian island children of school age.

• DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2019.20.03.03
• Publication Date: 2019-09-01
• Authors: Tihana Reić; Tea Galić; Katja Milatić; Dubravka Negoveti...
• Keywords: Age groups; Croatian; Oral examination

The aim of this cross-sectional (analytical) study was to investigate the influence nutritional and hygienic habits on oral health in children.There were 143 children aged six thirteen years attending primary school Blato, Croatia who participated study. Children divided into groups according age younger (6-9 old, n=82) older (10-13 n=61): gender males (n=53) females (n=90). conducted by using a questionnaire clinical dental examination. Decayed-missed-filled tooth index (DMFT) plaque calculated. DIAGNOdent pen used assess caries presence first permanent molars.There are no statistically significant differences consumption sugar sweetened beverages among tested groups. There 124 (86.71%) brushing their teeth one or more times day. DMFT for years, DMFT=2.66±2.45) significantly higher (p <0.001) than DMFT=1.08±1.36). is difference between sexes = 0.405). Results obtained comparing value different ages show that there comparable as well values with device KaVo DIAGNodent Pen both (age gender).Statistical analysis carried out MedCalc Windows software version 11.5.1.0 (MedCalc software, Mariakerke, Belgium). For comparison continuous variables, Mann-Whitney U test used, ?2-test compare category variables. level statistical significance set at p <0.05.Results showed although hygiene similar. Oral same habits.