Relación entre el ingreso económico y la caries dental. Revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the potential relationship between economic income and dental caries. Introduction: Dental caries is a prevalent oral disease worldwide, primarily affecting school-aged individuals. Research suggests that higher economic income facilitates access to dental care services, unlike lower-income groups, which often lack affordable access due to the associated costs. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, utilizing various digital databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, and SciELO. This approach ensured the inclusion of current and scientifically relevant information. Thirty articles were considered in the review process, meeting the criteria for this research. Conclusions: Literature analysis indicates that dental caries is primarily influenced by individual dietary habits rather than economic income. On the other hand, economic income contributes significantly to disparities in accessing dental care services. Groups with higher income levels benefit more from these services than those with lower incomes.