Dental caries in children and vitamin D deficiency: a narrative review.
Eur J Pediatr
; 183(2): 523-528, 2024 Feb.
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Dental caries represents one of the most prevalent health problems in childhood. Numerous studies have assessed that vitamin D deficiency is highly related to dental caries in primary and permanent teeth in children. The aim of this study is to elaborate a narrative review about proposed mechanisms by which vitamin D deficiency interacts with dental caries process in children. Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may cause intrauterine enamel defects, and through childhood is accompanied by insufficient activity of antibacterial peptides, decreased saliva secretion, and a low level of calcium in saliva. Conclusion: In conclusion, vitamin D deficiency would increase the risk of caries in the primary and/or permanent dentition. Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and dental caries is evident enough for vitamin D deficiency to be considered as a risk factor for dental caries in children. Optimal levels of vitamin D throughout pregnancy and childhood may be considered an additional preventive measure for dental caries in the primary and permanent dentition.
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Assunto principal:
Deficiência de Vitamina D
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Cárie Dentária
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
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Eur J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha