Caries is thought to be caused by a catastrophic alteration in the typical plaque biofilm, according to most theories. The oral environment is reflected in the biofilm’s behaviour and composition, and caries is a reflection of the negative changes occurring in that environment. As a result, identifying the plaque biofilm is crucial for predicting the risk of caries.

The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare the plaque of patients with their caries risk during their mixed dentition.

The purpose of this observational study was to determine the relationship between plaque biofilm and the development of caries risk.

Methods and Materials: Fifty boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years were clinically assessed for plaque status using the “Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman Modification of the Quigley Hein Plaque Index” and caries using the deft and DMFT indices independently. The risk of caries was measured using a caries risk assessment tool (CAT).

Statistical Analysis: The data was collected, tabulated, and analysed using IBM’s SPSS programme V.22. For categorical data, descriptive analysis was done using number and frequency, while for continuous data, mean and SD were used.

When compared to the low and moderate caries risk groups, the high caries risk group has a considerably higher mean PI score (P=0.04) and a significantly higher mean dental caries score (P=0.03).

Conclusions: The current study population included a higher proportion (44%) of high caries risk individuals, necessitating the use of a common risk factor approach to oral health promotion.

Author(S) Details

N. Aishwarya
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.

C. Nagarathna
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.

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