Abstract
Dental Caries Prevalence and Severity among Deaf and Hearing Impaired Male Students in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Highlights
Dental caries is the localized destruction of susceptible dental hard tissues by acidic by-products from bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates [1]
Dental caries was more prevalent in the deaf and HI groups compared to the controls
Severe dental caries was more common in the deaf than in the HI
Summary
Dental caries is the localized destruction of susceptible dental hard tissues by acidic by-products from bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates [1]. This occurs when the cariogenic microorganisms produce enzymes that decrease the pH levels below 5.5, resulting in demineralization of enamel and breakdown of hard tooth structure. In cases of severe or complete loss of hearing, the term “deaf” is described. This disability can either be inherited, or acquired through time, or disease
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