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August 20, 2025Journal of Neonatal SurgeryOpen Access

Prevalence of Enamel Hypoplasia in Neonates with Low Birth Weight and Its Correlation with Early Childhood Caries at One-Year Follow-Up: A Prospective Cohort Study

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HEHafiz Rabbi Ul EhsanNRNadeem Ahmad RanaBSBarzam Ali Saqlain

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Overview

Prospective cohort study finds high rates of enamel hypoplasia and early childhood caries in low birth weight infants, highlighting preventive care needs.

Key Points

  • Enamel hypoplasia was found in 35.4% of low birth weight neonates, significantly increasing the risk of dental caries.
  • Severe enamel hypoplasia was observed in preterm neonates at a rate of 41.2%, correlating strongly with early childhood caries incidences.
  • This prospective cohort study assessed 390 neonates for enamel defects and followed them for 12 months to monitor ECC development.
  • Findings suggest the need for early screenings and parental education to mitigate dental health risks in low birth weight infants.

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Ehsan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35efcf1dd9ea359ea886https://doi.org/10.63682/jns.v14i32s.8923
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