Radiographic association between vitamin d deficiency & coronal pulp morphology of permanent first molar in children– A preliminary study Dua Rohini1,*, Kaur Gursharan2 1Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, National Dental College & Hospital, Derabassi, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India 2PG Student, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, National Dental College & Hospital, Derabassi, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India *Corresponding Author: Rohini Dua, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, National Dental College & Hospital, Derabassi, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, India, Email: drrohinidua@gmail.com
Online Published on 23 July, 2024. Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) typically goes undiagnosed and untreated on a global scale. Individuals of any age, gender, color, or location can exhibit it. VDD may be caused by several factors in the Indian population, including inadequate vitamin D and calcium intake, low socioeconomic position, pigmented skin, and, most significantly, inadequate sun exposure. A vitamin D deficit can affect the interior environment of the tooth, resulting in altered coronal pulp morphology or shape abnormalities as well as the lack of secondary dentin development. Moreover, it may cause delayed primary tooth exfoliation, hypomineralization of the molar incisor, and eruption of permanent teeth. Prolonged Vitamin D deficiency can lead to disease like rickets which causes thin weak and deformed bones. Aim To assess association betweenlower Vitamin D levels and cahir like coronal pulp morphology of first permanent molars. Materials & Methodology The study involved 50 participants aged between 6-12 yrs of age who were indicated for intraoral periapical radiography for primary molars. Coronal pulp morphology of permanent first molar was assessed. In case of chair like characteristics of coronal pulp, Serum Vitamin D levels of the patients were investigated. Result & Observations The positive association between lower serum vitamin D levels and chair like coronal morphology of first permanent molars. Conclusion Radiographic assessment of pulpal morphological changes might help a pediatric dentist in diagnosing Vitamin D deficiency in children. Top Keywords Vitamin D Deficiency, Rachitic Tooth, First Permanent Molars. Top |