Higher body mass index associated with severe early childhood caries
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Higher body mass index associated with severe early childhood caries
BACKGROUND Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) is an aggressive form of tooth decay in preschool children affecting quality of life and nutritional status. The purpose was to determine whether there is an association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and S-ECC. METHODS Children with S-ECC were recruited on the day of their slated dental surgery under general anesthesia. Age-matched, caries-free...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Pediatrics
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: 10.1186/s12887-016-0679-6