Exploring the link between screen time and severity of early childhood caries in primary molars: a cross-sectional study
High PSE may contribute to the progression of ECC, as evidenced by a higher prevalence of cavitated lesions among children with elevated PSE scores. Preventive strategies focusing on reducing PSE and promoting healthy oral hygiene practices may mitigate ECC severity. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to establish causality and inform targeted prevention strategies.
Authors
- Vishnu Rekha Chamarthi
- Dhanraj Kalaivanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2437-4261)
- M. Lakshmanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6687-4251)
- Sumaiyya Saleem
- Santhosh Priya AKR
- Manoj Kumar Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1209-3131)
Institutions
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06135-7
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00