Title of article :
DENTAL CALCULUS ACCUMULATION DUE TO MALNUTRITION IN THE PRIMARY DENTITION A RARE CASE
Author/Authors :
karsiyaka hendek, meltem kirikkale university - faculty of dentistry - department of periodontology, Kirikkale, Turkey , erkmen almaz, merve kirikkale university - faculty of dentistry - department of pediatric dentistry, Kirikkale, Turkey , bezirci, didem kirikkale university - faculty of dentistry - department of periodontology, Kirikkale, Turkey
Abstract :
A case of unusual calculus accumulation due to malnutrition in a 3-year-old systemically healthy boy is reported. The patient’s history revealed that he was only fed with soft food. In clinical dental examination, there was a severe calculus accumulation and gingival inflammation. Under general anaesthesia, full mouth scaling was applied. Following operation, parents were advised for maintenance of oral hygiene and change the feeding habits. According to the literature, this is the first case report of severe calculus accumulation due to malnutrition in a 3-year-old child.
Keywords :
Dental Calculus , Malnutrition , Primary Dentition
Journal title :
Journal Of Ankara Health Sciences
Journal title :
Journal Of Ankara Health Sciences
