AIM: To evaluate the consequences of prolonged sucking habits on the development of the orofacial complex in deciduous dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 235 preschool children. A questionnaire for children parents and clinical examinations were carried out by calibrated blinded examiners. The chi-square test and the T-Student test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) in the sample was 74%. Anterior open-bite (AOB) was detected in 18%, and it was significantly related to non-nutritive sucking habits, bottle-feeding (only in the 3-year-old group) and persistent use of pacifier (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: NNSH and type of feeding were important contributing factors in the development of anterior open-bite in deciduous dentition.
AIM: To evaluate the consequences of prolonged sucking habits on the development of the orofacial complex in deciduous dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 235 preschool children. A questionnaire for children parents and clinical examinations were carried out by calibrated blinded examiners. The chi-square test and the T-Student test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) in the sample was 74%. Anterior open-bite (AOB) was detected in 18%, and it was significantly related to non-nutritive sucking habits, bottle-feeding (only in the 3-year-old group) and persistent use of pacifier (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: NNSH and type of feeding were important contributing factors in the development of anterior open-bite in deciduous dentition.
Authors: Sanda Lah Kravanja; Irena Hocevar-Boltezar; Maja Marolt Music; Ana Jarc; Ivan Verdenik; Maja Ovsenik Journal: Radiol Oncol Date: 2018-09-11 Impact factor: 2.991