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Zhou C, Duan P, He H, Song J, Hu M, Liu Y, Liu Y, Guo J, Jin F, Cao Y, Jiang L, Ye Q, Zhu M, Jiang B, Ruan W, Yuan X, Li H, Zou R, Tian Y, Gao L, Shu R, Chen J, Liu R, Zou S, Li X. Expert consensus on pediatric orthodontic therapies of malocclusions in children. Int J Oral Sci 2024; 16:32. [PMID: 38627388 PMCID: PMC11021504 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-024-00299-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Malocclusion, identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of three major oral diseases, profoundly impacts the dental-maxillofacial functions, facial esthetics, and long-term development of ~260 million children in China. Beyond its physical manifestations, malocclusion also significantly influences the psycho-social well-being of these children. Timely intervention in malocclusion can foster an environment conducive to dental-maxillofacial development and substantially decrease the incidence of malocclusion or reduce the severity and complexity of malocclusion in the permanent dentition, by mitigating the negative impact of abnormal environmental influences on the growth. Early orthodontic treatment encompasses accurate identification and treatment of dental and maxillofacial morphological and functional abnormalities during various stages of dental-maxillofacial development, ranging from fetal stages to the early permanent dentition phase. From an economic and societal standpoint, the urgency for effective early orthodontic treatments for malocclusions in childhood cannot be overstated, underlining its profound practical and social importance. This consensus paper discusses the characteristics and the detrimental effects of malocclusion in children, emphasizing critical need for early treatment. It elaborates on corresponding core principles and fundamental approaches in early orthodontics, proposing comprehensive guidance for preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment, serving as a reference for clinicians engaged in early orthodontic treatment.
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- Chenchen Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Department of Orthodontics & Center for Dentofacial Development and Sleep Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences & Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University & College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthodontic & Oral Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Central Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital for Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine & College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine, Department of Stomatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oral and Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine & National Clinic Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of & School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, Clinical Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases & College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University & Department of Orthodontics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University & Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Sambale J, Jablonski-Momeni A, Korbmacher-Steiner HM. Impact of initial lip competence on the outcome of class II functional appliances therapy. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:126. [PMID: 38286891 PMCID: PMC10824814 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05511-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the impact of initial lip position on class II functional appliance therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS In total, 34 class II division 1 patients (23 females, 19 males; mean age 12.4 ± 0.9 years) that met the inclusion criteria (> ½ class II molar relationship, overjet > 6 mm, ANB > 4°, neutral or horizontal growth pattern, cervical vertebral maturation stage (CVMS) II - III, mean wear-time > 10 h/day) were consecutively divided into two groups (lip incompetence (LI); lip competence (LC)). All patients were treated with the Sander bite jumping appliance (BJA). Wear time was microelectronically measured. Lateral cephalograms were taken at the beginning (T0) and after 1 year of treatment (T1). An untreated class II group served as a control (CG). Inter-group comparisons were determined with Mann-Whitney U tests for independent samples. RESULTS Significant skeletal treatment effects were found in both treated groups when compared to the CG with significantly more pronounced mandibular skeletal effects in the LI than in the LC group (mandibular base length p < 0.001, composite mandibular base length p < 0.001, condylar head growth p = 0.002, co-pg p < 0.00, go-pg p = 0.003, reduction of the ANB angle p = 0.009, and Wits appraisal p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The more pronounced mandibular effects in the LI group were composed of the functional orthopedic effect plus harmonization of the lip competence. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Functional harmonization of lip incompetence with BJA enhances mandibular growth stimulation. Lip incompetence seems to impede mandibular growth and its harmonization seems to be a preventive approach.
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- Janine Sambale
- Department of Orthodontics, Clinic of Dentistry, Philipps-University Marburg, Georg-Voigt-Str. 3, 35039, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Clinic of Dentistry, Philipps-University Marburg, Georg-Voigt-Str. 3, 35039, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, Clinic of Dentistry, Philipps-University Marburg, Georg-Voigt-Str. 3, 35039, Marburg, Germany
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Costa ACS, Mesquita CM, Vieira WA, Sponchiado-Júnior EC, de-Jesus-Soares A, Blumenberg C, Paranhos LR. Critical appraisal of confounding factors of observational studies on the association between dentofacial features and dental trauma in a Brazilian population. Evid Based Dent 2023; 24:44. [PMID: 36890251 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-023-00854-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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AIMS/OBJECTIVES Dental trauma is a highly prevalent dental emergency. Children and adolescents without inadequate lip coverage, increased overjet, and anterior open bite are associated with the occurrence of traumatic dental injuries. Observational studies do not allow the inference of causality, one of the reasons being: the potential confounding factors. Therefore, this review aimed to critically appraise the confounding factors considered in epidemiological studies that associate dentofacial features with the occurrence of dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents. METHODS Studies included in the qualitative synthesis of a recently published comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the topic were screened. Studies that only mentioned the performance of bivariate analyzes or that did not mention the performance of multivariate analyzes were excluded. Evaluation of control statements for possible confounders and bias consideration was performed for each selected study. Confounding factors in these studies were also identified and categorized according to their domains. RESULTS Fifty-five observational studies were screened, of which 11 were excluded due to the mention of only bivariate analyzes or the lack of multivariate analyses. The remaining 44 studies were critically appraised. Of these, 9 studies specifically mentioned the term confounding, and 12 studies mentioned the term bias. However, only 14 studies mentioned limitations on confounding factors in their findings. Among the 99 different variables identified, the most used were type of trauma, followed by sex and age. CONCLUSION Most studies did not acknowledge the control for possible confounding factors and rarely stressed the need for caution in interpreting their results. Cross-sectional studies do not allow inferring a cause-and-effect relationship between dentofacial features and dental trauma.
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- Ana Carla Souza Costa
- Universidade CEUMA, Faculdade de Odontologia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, São Luiz, MA, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Divisão de Endodontia, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Divisão de Endodontia, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Odontologia Social e Preventiva, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
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Motta-Rego T, Soares MEC, Souto-Souza D, Souza EA, Paiva SM, Ramos-Jorge ML, Ramos-Jorge J. Association of the prevalence and severity of untreated traumatic dental injuries with body mass index among Brazilian preschool children. Dent Traumatol 2022; 38:206-212. [PMID: 35133712 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Children with excess weight may be more predisposed to traumatic dental injuries (TDI). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between overweight/obesity and TDI presence and severity in Brazilian preschool children. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted of 347 children aged three to five years. The main exposure was evaluated based on the body mass index (BMI). Socioeconomic-demographic characteristics and harmful oral habits were investigated using a questionnaire sent to the parents/guardians. Oral clinical examinations were performed to determine overjet (criteria proposed by Foster and Hamilton), and the presence and severity of TDI (criteria proposed by Andreassen). Descriptive statistics were performed. Univariate and multivariate Poisson regression analyses were conducted for each outcome. RESULTS The prevalence of TDI in the sample was 41.5% and 16% of the children had enamel and dentin fractures. In the multivariate analysis, BMI and overjet were associated with the presence and severity of TDI (PR: 2.04 and 1.78, respectively) of TDI (PR: 2.27 and 2.24, respectively) (p < .001 for all associations). CONCLUSION Overweight/obesity was associated with both the presence and severity of TDI in early childhood.
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- Thiago Motta-Rego
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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RUEDA-IBARRA V, SCOUGALL-VILCHIS RJ, LARA-CARRILLO E, LUCAS-RINCÓN SE, PATIÑO-MARÍN N, MARTÍNEZ-CASTAÑON GA, ROMERO-MARTÍNEZ M, MEDINA-SOLIS CE, MAUPOMÉ G. Traumatic dental injuries in 6 to 12 years old schoolchildren: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Mexico. Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e0123. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Indiana University/Purdue University Richard M. Fairbanks, USA
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Vieira WDA, Pecorari VGA, Gabriel PH, Vargas-Neto J, Santos ECA, Gomes BPFDA, Ferraz CCR, Almeida JFAD, Marciano M, de-Jesus-Soares A. The association of inadequate lip coverage and malocclusion with dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dent Traumatol 2021; 38:4-19. [PMID: 34275184 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Dental trauma (DT) occurs frequently in children and adolescents. Therefore, understanding the factors associated with its occurrence in these age groups is important to establish specific preventive measures. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships of lip coverage, overjet, and open bite to dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS The review protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42020156290) and the bibliographic search was performed in nine electronic databases until July 2020. The studies included were observational, performed in Brazil, with healthy children and adolescents (0-19 years old), and without the restriction of date or language. Two reviewers assessed the individual risk of bias of the eligible studies with a standardized checklist. The meta-analyses were stratified by dentition stage and age range using fixed or random effects, odds ratio (OR) as the effect measure, and 95% confidence interval. The heterogeneity across studies was assessed with the I² test and the GRADE approach assessed the certainty of evidence. RESULTS The search presented 2493 initial results, from which 55 met the eligibility criteria and were included. Most studies (67%) presented a low risk of bias and were published between 2000 and 2019. Children and adolescents with inadequate lip coverage are 1.86-2.36 times more likely to suffer from DT, while those with increased overjet are 1.94-3.11 times more likely. Children with primary dentitions and anterior open bites are 1.76 (95% CI: 1.20-2.59) times more likely to suffer from DT. The certainty of evidence varied from very low to moderate. CONCLUSIONS Inadequate lip coverage, increased overjet, and anterior open bite are associated with the occurrence of dental trauma in Brazilian children and adolescents.
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- Walbert de Andrade Vieira
- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Orthodontics Division, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Endodontics Division, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Piracicaba, Brazil
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Eden E, Buldur B, Duruk G, Ezberci S. Web-based dental trauma database using Eden Baysal dental trauma index: a turkish multicenter study. Eur Oral Res 2021; 55:21-27. [PMID: 33937758 PMCID: PMC8055256 DOI: 10.26650/eor.20210077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Purpose To describe the prevalence and pattern of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) among Turkish children in a web-based and multicenter design using Eden Baysal Dental Trauma Index (EBDTI). Materials and methods The study sample consisted dental trauma patients aging 1-15 years and a webbased form was developed and used to record the information of the patients' clinical and radiographic findings including EBDTI. The obtained data also included patient gender, age at the initial date of trauma, date of trauma, cause of injury and emergency treatment. Data were analyzed using Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results A total of 280 traumatized teeth in 252 patients were evaluated. Dental trauma was seen more in boys and 7-10 years age group (p<0.05). There were significant differences between permanent and deciduous teeth with regard to uncomplicated and complicated crown fracture rate (p<0.05). The root fractures were mostly located at the apical third of the root in both dentitions. Conclusion TDI was associated with age, gender, and type of dental trauma. EDBTI provided easy and proper recording of multiple dental injuries and maturity of the apex and it was found to be a very useful tool to facilitate online recordings of dental injuries.
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- Ece Eden
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry,Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry,Cumhuriyet University, Sivas,Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry,Inonu University, Malatya,Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry,Uşak University, Uşak,Turkey
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da Silva RM, Mathias FB, da Costa CT, da Costa VPP, Goettems ML. Association between malocclusion and the severity of dental trauma in primary teeth. Dent Traumatol 2020; 37:275-281. [PMID: 33185027 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The literature does not clearly state whether the type of malocclusion is associated with a specific type of trauma and the severity of the injury. Hence, the aim of this retrospective study was to assess the occlusal condition in children with traumatic dental injuries of the primary teeth, and the association between the occlusal characteristics and the type and severity of these injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data were collected from records of children treated at a dental trauma center in Brazil over a period of 16 years. The data included age, gender, etiology of the trauma, place of occurrence, number of affected teeth, type of trauma, and injury severity. The occlusal condition was assessed by a trained dentist using photographs of the patients from their first visit. Chi-square tests and Poisson regression were used for data analyses. RESULTS This study included 209 patients, and most were aged between 2-4 years (50.55%). Multivariate regression analysis showed that children with an anterior open bite had a 47% higher prevalence of severe trauma than those who did not have an anterior open bite, and those with class II canines had a 56% higher prevalence of severe trauma than those with class I and III canines. Children with an anterior open bite had a 46% higher prevalence of injuries affecting multiple teeth than those without an anterior open bite. CONCLUSIONS Anterior open bite and class II canine relationship were associated with a higher prevalence of severe traumatic dental injury in primary teeth, and anterior open bite was associated with trauma affecting multiple teeth.
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