Early Childhood Caries

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ECC
Pronunciation
/ˈɜːrli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ˈkæriːz/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. There is a high prevalence rate of early childhood caries ( ECC ), and it results from a multiplication of risk factors, including different hosts, microorganisms and inappropriate behaviors.
  2. The risk factor in the early childhood caries involve ① the pattern of infant feeding;
  3. Oral health was strongly related to early childhood caries ( P < 0.001 ).
  4. Objective To explore the major pathogenic causes of early childhood caries ( ECC ).
  5. Prevention of early childhood caries in primary dentition has been the emphasis due to its high prevalence and low treatment rate.

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