Prevalence of dental caries in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis

Background. Children with atopic dermatitis may be at increased risk of developing dental caries. This problem is poorly understood and needs attention. The aim this study was to investigate the oral health status children adolescents dermatitis. Materials methods. One hundred aged 2 17 years, median 6 [3.5; 10], 103 without dermatitis, age 7 [5; 12.5] were included in study. Clinical parameters age, sex, onset severity according SCORing AD index (SCORAD). Patients least one type caries any stage progression (from white spots carious lesions pulpal damage) group. group healthy children, significance presence asthma allergic rhinitis for development evaluated using odds ratio (OR) a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results considered statistically significant p < 0.05 level. Results. Caries detected 46 % 22 controls (OR = 2.9630, CI 1.6131–5.4424, 0.0005). In rhinitis, 24 patients found have caries, among those had It that concomitant significantly more likely develop 3.4406, 1.4693–8.0563, 0.0044). No such depending on 1.3986, 0.4913–3.9814, 0.5). Conclusions. higher than children. Based results our study, clinicians should aware manifestations recommend regular examinations early detection.