A Ten Year Retrospective Analysis of Early Childhood Caries among Children Visiting at Institute of Dental Sciences Bareilly

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to know the prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in children reporting to the

Department of Department of Pediatric and preventive dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences Bareilly.

Methods: This is a

retrospective study of data from the Department of Pediatric and preventive dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences Bareilly

from May 1, 2011, to May 1, 2021. Results: The prevalence of ECC was 51.7%. The prevalence of ECC increased with the

increasing age with the highest prevalence among 5–6 year (69.2%) followed by 57.9%, 48.9%, 46.2%, 32.1%, and 0% among

4–5, 3–4, 2–3, 2–1, and <1 year old, respectively.

Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the prevalence of ECC

was high among children who visited the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences,

Bareilly. As a result, caries prevention and treatment strategies for this group of youngsters are required.

Key words: Caries free, Early childhood caries, 10 year