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Determining caries risk susceptibility in children of Udaipur city with genetic taste sensitivity and hormonal fingerprint
- Source :
- Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Vol 39, Iss 1, Pp 36-41 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021.
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Abstract
- Background: Propylthiouracil (PROP) (a medicated tool) and hormonal fingerprint (second to fourth digits [2D:4D]) ratio can be used for detection of caries which is most prevalent oral health disease. Aim: This study aims to determine the role of genetic taste sensitivity and hormonal fingerprint (2D:4D ratio) on caries risk susceptibility. Materials and Methods: The present study was an observational and cross-sectional study. It was conducted on 570 children aged 6–12 years. PROP sensitivity test was done by PROP impregnated filter paper strips and subjects were divided accordingly into supertasters, medium-tasters, and nontasters. 2D:4D ratio was obtained by measuring length ratio of index to ring finger using Vernier caliper. Dietary preferences of the subjects were recorded. The evaluation of decayed, missing, and filled teeth/deft indices was done. Statistical Analysis: Intergroup comparisons were performed using One-way ANOVA test, independent t-test and Chi-square test at 5% significance level. Results: Positive correlation between nontasters, low digit ratio, sweet likers, and high caries index was found with a high significant difference. Conclusion: Genetic taste sensitivity and hormonal fingerprint (biological marker) can be used for detection of caries as the present research confirmed impact of hormones on taste perception.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09704388 and 19983905
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.72cc27ffca34232a01a77b857f7c344
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_527_20