The effects of extraction of pulpally involved primary teeth on weight, height and BMI in underweight Filipino children. A cluster randomized clinical trial

The effects of extraction of pulpally involved primary teeth on weight, height and BMI in underweight Filipino children. A cluster randomized clinical trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe dental caries and the treatment thereof are reported to affect growth and well-being of young children. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of extraction of severely decayed pulpally involved primary teeth on...

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Main Authors: Monse Bella, Duijster Denise, Sheiham Aubrey, Grijalva-Eternod Carlos S, van Palenstein Helderman Wim, Hobdell Martin H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Underweight
Weight gain
Growth
Dental caries
Dental decay
Tooth extraction
Dental extraction
Stepped wedge design
Cluster randomized trial
Clinical trial
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/725

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