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ECC was assessed using decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) and International Caries Detection and Assessment System II and DDE using the modified DDE index. Data on birth history, feeding practices, and Vitamin D supplementation were collected.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n PTLBW children had the highest mean dmft score (8.24 \u00b1 5.53), followed by FTLBW (5.72 \u00b1 4.27) and FTNBW (5.32 \u00b1 4.14). PTLBW males showed significantly higher caries prevalence than FTNBW males (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Although enamel hypoplasia was more frequent in PTLBW children, the association between DDE and birth weight was not statistically significant. Feeding practices, Vitamin D deficiency, and sticky food intake were significantly associated with ECC.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n PTLBW children are at greater risk for ECC. 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