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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026

Association of Phenylthiocarbamide Taste Sensitivity with Dental Caries, Skeletal Maturity, and Body Mass Index Percentiles in Children Aged 8-12 Years: A Cross-sectional Study.

Anusha Dixit, Ashish Saxena, Neha Verma, Vishal Khandelwal

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Anusha DixitDepartment of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Government Autonomous College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5073-8431
Ashish SaxenaDepartment of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Government Autonomous College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9846-7095
Neha VermaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, and Implantology, Government Autonomous College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Vishal KhandelwalDepartment of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Government Autonomous College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Background: Taste perception, shaped by both genetic makeup and environmental influences, plays an important role in dietary habits and overall health. Sensitivity to phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), which is controlled by variations in the Objective: To evaluate the association of PTC taste sensitivity with dental caries experience, skeletal maturation, and BMI percentiles among individuals classified as tasters and nontasters. Materials and methods: A total of 96 children between the ages of 8 and 12 were randomly chosen for the study. PTC taste sensitivity was determined using a standardized taste test. Skeletal development was assessed Results: Nontasters had significantly more carious teeth than tasters ( Conclusion: PTC taste sensitivity may help assess dental caries risk in children. While no significant links were found between PTC sensitivity, obesity, or skeletal maturity, the findings emphasize the importance of taste perception in dietary choices and oral health. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms linking taste sensitivity to health outcomes. Clinical significance: PTC testing could help clinicians identify cavity-prone children and tailor preventive strategies, with future research exploring taste-based interventions to improve diet and oral health. How to cite this article: Dixit A, Saxena A, Verma N,

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