Serum Levels of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in 7-Year-Old Children in Porto Metropolitan Area

Serum Levels of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in 7-Year-Old Children in Porto Metropolitan Area

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with significant changes in dental structures. In children, it can induce enamel and dentin defects, which have been identified as risk factors for caries. This study aimed to assess the association between low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) levels (<...

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Main Authors: Cátia Carvalho Silva, Sandra Gavinha, Maria Conceição Manso, Rita Rodrigues, Sandra Martins, João Tiago Guimarães, Ana Cristina Santos, Paulo Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
25-hydroxyvitamin D
dental caries
children
preventive dentistry
public health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/166

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