In-Depth Manual on Early Childhood Caries

Dental caries, often considered a contemporary ailment, has seen a substantial increase in recent generations. Virtually no region globally lacks evidence of caries among its inhabitants. While the disease may not be life-threatening, its consequences are extensive, involving substantial treatment costs and severe pain for the patient, along with aesthetic concerns. Dental caries in primary teeth ranks as one of the most prevalent childhood diseases, surpassing other preventable illnesses like rubella, mumps, and measles in frequency. Termed "Early Childhood Caries (ECC)," it is recognized as a public health issue with biological, social, and behavioral determinants.