• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.250-256
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of maternal socioeconomic status, maternal oral health behaviors, and oral health behaviors of children, on the prevalence of early childhood caries in children aged 5 years. The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data collected between 2007 and 2014 were applied to this study, and the study sample included 824 children who received oral examinations and participated in the health behavior survey. The factor that affected the prevalence of early childhood caries were confirmed by maternal and child factors. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The mothers' age, income level, and job status affected the prevalence of early childhood caries. There was a significant difference in the analysis considering the factors of motherhood and children in the prevalence of early childhood caries according to mother's age, education level, income level, and the child's oral examination. The prevalence of early childhood caries was higher in children who received oral examinations than in those who did not. When the mother's educational level was higher than college education, it was found that the index of child, i.e., there was a difference in the prevalence of early childhood caries according to the mother's educational and income levels. These results indicate that maternal socioeconomic characteristics are correlated with the oral health of children. Therefore, oral health education programs that include mothers for the prevention of early dental caries in children may improve the dental health of children. In addition, specific oral health policies are necessary to address the differences in the oral health between the income groups.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.194-200
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• 2018

Early childhood caries is a widespread condition that requires attention; however, its treatment remains a challenge in terms of child behavior management. This study describes the usefulness of customized zirconia crowns for the restoration of deciduous teeth through the evaluation of some cases. Three cases are described: a 29-month-old girl who presented with severe early childhood caries affecting anterior tooth, a 50-month-old boy who presented with extensive caries of his anterior tooth, and 70-month-old girl who presented with extensive caries of his primary posterior dentition. These prefabricated, zirconium-based ceramic crowns ($Nusmile^{TM}$ NuSmile) are available in various sizes, shapes and colors. Before the treatment, radiographs and intraoral photographs were taken to evaluate the appropriateness of treatment. Our findings indicate that customized zirconia crowns may be appropriate for restoring the deciduous teeth. Further long-term clinical studies are required to clarify the usefulness of this restorative method.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of breastfeeding on the occurrence of early childhood caries in Korean infants and toddlers. Methods: Data on oral examinations of infants and toddlers of the National Health Insurance Service were analyzed. The study subjects were children who participated in both the first, second, and third oral examinations and the first general health examination in 2008-2017 (n=142,185). Based on the responses to the questionnaire, the subjects were classified into breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding groups. The participants were monitored for the development of early childhood caries in three sequential oral examinations. Results: Based on the oral examination results conducted at 54-65 months old, the decayed-filled teeth index of the breastfeeding group was the highest (2.03±3.08), followed by the mixed (1.96±3.03) and the formula feeding groups (1.82±2.91). The Cox proportional hazard regression model including all the variables showed that the risk of developing dental caries was significantly lower in the formula (hazard ratio [HR], 0.85) and mixed feeding groups (HR, 0.91) than in the breastfeeding group. Conclusions: Breastfeeding children have a higher risk of early childhood caries; therefore, oral hygiene education and regular dental check-ups are necessary.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.174-184
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• 2005

이번 연구는 18개월 이전에 발생한 우식의 원인을 파악하고자 일신기독병원에 육아상담과 예방접종을 위해 내원한 생후 18개월 유아 234명과 그 보호자를 대상으로 직접면담과 구강검진을 시행하였으며 우식군과 비우식군 유아들에 대해 우식의 원인이 될 수 있는 사항들을 비교, 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 전체 유아의 유아기 우식증 유병율은 27.4%였다. 2. 우식군에서의 맏이의 비율과 어머니의 학력, 가정의 경제수준이 더 낮았다. 3. 이 시기의 이유여부는 두 집단간 차이가 없었으나, 우식군에서 연장된 모유수유 비율이 더 높았고 수유회수가 많았다. 4. 간식습관에서는 우식군에서 초콜렛, 사탕 등의 우식성 간식의 섭취비율이 높았고 과일과 우유의 섭취 비율이 낮았으며 불규칙한 간식습관을 가지고 있었다. 5. 우식군에서 구강위생관리가 시행되는 비율이 더 낮았으며 잇솔질 시작 시기가 더 늦은 편이었다. 이상의 결과를 통해서 이 시기의 유아기 우식증은 사회, 경제적인 수준과 연장된 모유수유, 불량한 간식의 종류와 습관에 의해 발현된다고 생각된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.72-81
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• 2013

최근 2세에서 5세 사이 소아의 우식 발생율이 상당히 증가하고 있다. 유아기우식증(Early Childhood Caries)은 향후 영구치의 우식 발생 가능성에 대한 예측인자이며 사회 저소득층과 다문화 가정 자녀에서 특히 발생빈도가 높은데, 이는 충분히 예방과 관리가 가능하다. 만1세때부터 정기적으로 치과를 방문하고 이 때 우식위험도를 체계적으로 평가하여 환자들에게 맞춤형 예방 전략을 제시할 수 있기 때문이다. 유아기우식증의 예방을 위한 CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment)에 대해 가장 최신의 개념과 사용법을 소개하고자 한다. 소아치과의사는 CAMBRA를 통해 개개인의 위험인자를 분석하여 연령에 따른 적절한 예방법을 수립하고 향후 우식 발생시 치료방향의 지침을 정하게 된다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.571-576
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between early childhood caries(ECC) and breastfeeding. Methods : Data of 670 children were derived from the Forth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2009. Demographic and socioeconomic data, oral health related behavior, and breastfeeding practice data were collected as independent variables. The ECC was used as a dependent variable. The chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify the relationship between ECC and the other variables. Results : Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that ECC was related with age, tooth brushing frequency, and breastfeeding practice. Conclusions : This study confirmed various risk indicators of ECC in Korean children, using Korean national survey data. Parents should begin an early and consistent mouth care regime to decrease the risk of ECC.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.881-888
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of the study is to investigate the risk factors of dental caries in early childhood. Methods : Subjects were 197 mothers having 5 year old children. They completed the questionnaire from June 1 to July 14, 2012. Results : At birth, the age of mother and the number of teeth experiencing dental caries showed high correlation(r=0.163, p<0.05). Early beginning(r=-0.441, p<0.05) and long period(r=0.441, p<0.05) of mix feeding were closely related to dental caries outbreak. Long period of supplementary food caused deciduous dental caries (r=0.643, p<0.001) and dental caries experience (r=0.723, p<0.001). Long period of breast feeding (r=0.261, p<0.001) also caused deciduous dental caries. Low BMI of mother was colsely related to high dental caries(r=-0.206, p<0.01). Deciduous dental caries accounted for 61.8% and the number of teeth experiencing dental caries was 68.5%. Conclusions : Appropriate breast feeding habit is the most important behavior of preventing deciduous dental caries in 5 year old children.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2019

Objectives: This study examined whether the infant feeding type and duration are related to the introduction of complementary feeding, and whether the appropriate introduction of complementary feeding in infancy is related to tooth decay in toddlers. Methods: The subjects were 1,521 toddlers among 2~3 year old children in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2008 to 2015. The toddlers were divided into the appropriate group (4~6 months) and delayed group (>6 months) according to the timing of complementary feeding introduction. Results: The delayed group were 26.5% of subjects and the formula feeding period in the appropriate group and delayed group was 8.4 and 10.3 months, respectively (P=0.002). On the other hand, there was no difference in the breastfeeding period between the appropriate group and delayed group (P=0.6955). Early childhood caries was more common in the delayed group (P=0.0065). The delayed introduction of complementary feeding was associated with a risk of early childhood caries according to the logistic models (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.27-2.57). Conclusions: The introduction of complementary feeding is associated with early childhood caries. Therefore, the importance of the proper introduction of complementary feeding in infancy should be emphasized, and public relations and education for maternal care and breastfeeding should be provided through health care institutions.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.677-683
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• 2008

연구목적은 중증 유아기 우식증에 대한 두 개의 정의를 진단 기준으로 하였을 때 각 기준에 따른 유병률이 일치하는 정도를 알기 위함이었다. 연구대상은 익산시 어린이집 중에서 무작위로 추출한 7개 어린이집의 36개월 이상 71개월 이하 어린이 401명이었다. 치경과 탐침을 사용한 구강검사를 통하여 치아별 우식경험유치면(dmfs)의 수를 조사하였으며, 중증 유아기 우식증의 진단 기준은 (1) 상악 전치에 1개 이상의, 와동이 형성된 우식, 상실(우식증에 의한), 충전 평활면이 있거나 (2) 우식 상실, 충전 치면의 수가 3세는 4개 이상, 4세는 5개 이상, 5세는 6개 이상인 경우로 하였다. 상악 전치부 우식증에 의한 우식 유병률과 우식경험유치면수(dmfs)에 의한 우식유병률은 3세에서 각각 26.7%, 28.9%, 4세에서 각각 32.4%, 30.4%, 5세에서 각각 39.4%, 41.3%, 전체에서 각각 35.4%, 35.9%으로서, 연령별로는 약간의 차이가 있었으나 전체에서는 차이가 0.5%로서 거의 일치하였다. 따라서 중증 유아기 우식증의 진단은 두 가지 기준 중에서 어느 하나를 사용하더라도 비슷한 결과가 나올 것이라는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.359-367
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• 2020

이 연구의 목적은 칸디다증과 유아기 우식증의 연관성을 밝히고, 생후 1년 내의 칸디다증 또는 칸디다 구내염 경험이 유아기 우식증의 위험 인자로 고려될 수 있는지 알아보는 것이었다. 이를 위해 건강 보험 심사 평가원에서 2010년 1월부터 2012년 12월까지 태어난 어린이들의 의료 급여 이용 기록을 제공받았으며, 이 중 치과 진료 기록이 없는 경우는 배제하였다. 연구 대상을 칸디다증 경험 여부, 칸디다 구내염 경험 여부에 따라 나누어 치아 우식 유병률을 비교하였다. 또한 생후 1년 이내에 의료 기록을 갖는 어린이들을 만 1세 이전의 칸디다증 경험 여부, 칸디다 구내염 경험 여부에 따라 분류해 각 집단의 만 1세 이후 치아 우식 유병률을 비교하였다. 칸디다증 또는 칸디다 구내염을 진단받았던 어린이 집단의 치아 우식 유병률은 두 질환을 경험하지 않은 어린이 집단과 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 만 1세 이전에 칸디다증 또는 칸디다 구내염을 진단받았던 어린이 집단에서 만 1세 이후부터 만 6세 이전까지 치아 우식에 이환된 어린이의 비율은 두 질환을 진단받지 않은 어린이 집단과 의미 있는 차이를 보였다.