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ArticleBMC pediatrics2024

The influence factors on pit and fissure sealing behavior of 12-year-old children: a cross-sectional study in Zhejiang, China.

Xin Ge, Huan Zhou, Xuejing Li, Lixuen Siow, Yanyi Xie, Yijie Hu, Yao Wan, Danli Fu, Haihua Zhu

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9 authors.

Xin GeStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Huan ZhouStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Xuejing LiDepartment of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Lixuen SiowStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Yanyi XieStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Yijie HuStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Yao WanStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Danli FuStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China.
Haihua ZhuStomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, No.166 Qiutao North Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China. zhuhh403@zju.edu.cn.

Funding

the CSA Research Fund on the Improvement of Caries Prevention Ability for Stomatological Practitioners CSA-ICP2022-04the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province LZY21F030002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the 21st century, dental caries remains a global burden, particularly severely affecting the growth and quality of life of 12-year-old children. Fortunately, pit and fissure sealing (PFS) procedures can effectively prevent molars from caries. Hence, this study focused on the relationship between PFS and oral epidemiological factors in 12-year-old children.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in 12-year-old children from 11 cities in Zhejiang Province. Their dental conditions were collected through questionnaires, as well as basic information such as relevant family information, oral health knowledge and behavior. Then, logistic regression analysis was used to identify the influencing factors associated with PFS.

resultsA total of 1204 children were included, with 252 in the PFS group and 952 in the non-PFS group. There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) score, first permanent molar DMFT score, residential area, educational level of parents, tooth-brushing frequency, use of dental floss, oral examination in a medical institution, having taken courses on oral health care, as well as having knowledge that tooth brushing could effectively prevent gingival inflammation, PFS could protect teeth, and oral disease may affect general health. According to further logistic regression analysis, the independent factors influencing PFS included use of dental floss [odds ratios (OR) = 1.672, 95% confidence intervals (CI) = 1.235-2.263, P = 0.001], having taken courses on oral health care (OR = 0.713, 95% CI = 0.515-0.988, P = 0.042), having knowledge that tooth brushing is effective in preventing gingival inflammation (OR = 0.627, 95% CI = 0.389-0.987, P = 0.044) and having knowledge that PFS can protect teeth (OR = 0.589, 95% CI = 0.438-0.791, P < 0.001).

conclusionPFS can reduce the mean DMFT score of 12-year-old children. Independent influencing factors of PFS consist of use of dental floss, having taken courses on oral health care, oral health behavior and knowledge level.

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Dental CariesPit and Fissure SealantsChildChinaCross-Sectional StudiesDMF IndexFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansLogistic ModelsMaleOral HealthOral HygieneSurveys and QuestionnairesToothbrushingPit and Fissure SealantsOral examinationPit and fissure sealantsPrevention of cariesPreventive dentistrySocial determinants

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