Long-term outcome of oral health in patients with early childhood caries treated under general anaesthesia

摘要: Reports on the long-term outcome of oral health in children with early childhood caries (ECC) treated under general anaesthesia (GA) are lacking. The aim this study was to assess adolescents history ECC GA at young age. A total 98 because University Hospitals Leuven (Belgium) (1995–1996) were included a follow-up study. Information collected baseline and 1 12 years after treatment. examined clinically [oral hygiene, experience (CE)] behaviour recorded using questionnaire. At second recall, 46 (48 %) could be contacted; 21 these attended dental clinic. Their mean age 17.5 years (SD 1.4) time span since 13.1 years 0.8); 91 % presented CE. Mean D3MFT 8.2 5.6) (median 7; range 0–18); 71 % showed untreated decay. considerable gap between knowledge content actual use fluoride toothpaste evident. Individuals remained high risk for their permanent dentition. There is need well-designed studies explore associated factors.