Background: Enamel defects (EDs) are commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low
birthweight children. EDs potentially increase caries susceptibility. Aim: To assess the
prevalence of EDs and dental caries in a group of preterm children (aged 5–10 years) in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methodology: A retrospective cohort study of medical
records of 62 preterm children (mean age 8.1±1.54) and 62 full-term children (mean age
8.1±1.73) of both genders born in a UAE children's hospital were studied. These children …

Background: Enamel defects are among the most commonly reported dental findings in
preterm/low birth weight children. They potentially lead to an increase in caries
susceptibility. Aim: To assess the prevalence of enamel defects and dental caries in a group
of preterm children (aged 5-10 years) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of sixty-two preterm children (mean age=
8.1±1.54) and sixty-two full-term children (mean age= 8.1±1.73) of both genders born in …