Factores socioeconómicos asociados a la caries dental: Revisión sistemática.

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries is considered one of the most significant global health problems, affecting all age groups. It is essential to analyze whether disparities in individuals' living conditions impact the development of dental caries. Evidence shows that individuals with lower socioeconomic status are at a higher risk of oral health deficiencies compared to those with higher socioeconomic levels. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and dental caries. Methodology: A systematic review used DeCS and MeSH descriptors to obtain keywords, employing Boolean operators AND and OR. Employing the PRISMA methodology, 11 articles were selected for the study. Results: The review demonstrated a statistically significant association between major socioeconomic factors and dental caries, showing that lower income and limited access to education increase the likelihood of developing dental cavities. Conclusion: The most relevant socioeconomic factors contributing to the progression of dental caries are family income, education level, and socioeconomic status. However, factors such as the head of the household's occupation, access to oral health care, and nationality were also analyzed, but no positive correlation could be established.

Keywords: socioeconomic factors, dental caries, carious lesions.