PEDODONTICS. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MODERN PREVENTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS IN CHILDREN'S STOMATOLOGY

This research paper is dedicated to the pressing issues of modern pedodontics (pediatric dentistry), specifically focusing on the patterns of distribution of dental caries and its complications among preschool and school-aged children across various climatic and geographical regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The study provides a fundamental analysis of the impact of dietary habits, trace elements in drinking water (fluoride, calcium, magnesium), and socio-economic factors on the formation of the oral cavity organs in children. Structured according to IMRAD requirements, this article evaluates the clinical effectiveness of modern materials used in the early prevention of caries—including glass ionomer cements, composite sealants, fluoride varnishes, and remineralizing therapy—based on a long-term (12-month) observation of 300 children. The research results indicate that complex preventive measures can reduce caries intensity by up to three times and decrease the risk of developing dentofacial anomalies by 40%. Furthermore, the article highlights the socio-pedagogical importance of psychological preparation, sedation, and "painless treatment" methodologies in pediatric dentistry.

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