An assessment of association between carbonated drink consumption and dental caries prevalence: A cross-sectional study. | [Journal of Islamic International Medical College • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Zainab Asif Sukhera: Islamic International Dental College Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Syeda Mehar Raza: Department of Community Medicine Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Neha Rana: Department of Community Medicine Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Tehreem Zafar: Department of Community Medicine Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Anum Zehra Khan: Department of Community Medicine Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Muhammad Humza Bin Saeed: Department of Community Medicine Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To assess the association between dental caries experience and carbonated drinks consumption in a population of adolescents (12-19 years) from Islamabad and Rawalpindi; Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the department of Community Medicine at Islamic International Dental Hospital (IIDH) Islamabad from April 2014 to August 2014. Materials and Methods: A sample of 50 participants was selected through convenience sampling. Only those participants were included who belonged to the selected age group of 12-19 years. The sample was examined by dental students at IIDH and a validated; dietary questionnaire was completed through face-to-face interview with each participant. Caries severity was measured via the DMFT (no. of Decayed; Missing and Filled Teeth) Index. Results: Results were analyzed for the sample under study through SPSS Version 17. The mean DMFT for males (38%) was 1.31±1.60 and for females (62%) was 1.77±1.76. Caries prevalence in relation to carbonated drink consumption was found to be 62% with more than 7% of the participants having a DMFT score of 4 and above. A decrease in DMFT score was observed with the increase in frequency of tooth brushing. On comparison of mean DMFT scores with frequency of carbonated drink consumption; no distinctive pattern could be seen. Conclusion: Conclusive results establishing a strong association between carbonated drinks and dental caries could not be derived. Further research work is required for more valid results. While consuming carbonated drinks; safety guidelines for drinking should be followed.

Page(s): 168-171

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Published: Journal: Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Year: 2015

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