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Abstract

Objective. This study aims to determine the relationship of stunting to the pattern of dental caries in elementary school children aged 6-12 years in Gowa Regency. Material and method. This type of research is an observational analytical study using a cross-sectional approach. This study is divided into several stages, namely 1) Measurement of weight and height 2) Interviews using questionnaires and 3) Examination of the oral cavity to determine the pattern of dental caries in children based on the ICDAS classification. Result. The results showed that stunting and nonstunting children in the right permanent first molar of maxilla were dominant in the initial lesion stage with a value of 51%, in the upper left maxilla 47%, in the lower left mandible dominant in the extensive lesion stage 42%, in the lower right mandible 48%. Conclusion. There is no significant relationship between stunting and dental caries patterns in children aged 6-12 years in Gowa Regency. However, stunted children tend to experience more severe tooth decay, especially in the first permanent molar of mandible.

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220-223

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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©2025Adam M. Hamudeng, Fajriani, Nurhaeda, Qaroba A. Yasa, Andi S. Permatasari

DOI

10.15562/jdmfs.v10i4.1973

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