Malocclusion, dental injuries and dental anomalies in the primary dentition of Belgian children

Abstract: To determine the frequency and distributionof dental anomalies of shape and numberin primary dentition. Methods: The study is retro-prolective, crosssectionaland descriptive. The sample was probabilistic,stratified for convenience by gender. Theclinical record of 1,568 patients was reviewed.These patients attended the Clinic of PediatricDentistry of FEBUAP during the period of 2012-2014, only 720 records of patients were includedin the study (321 girls and 399 boys) between theages of 1-10 years old, who provided complete,crisp radiographic studies with the presence ofdental anomalies of shape or number, the studywas divided into active and inactive patients.For inactive patients, photographs of x-rays withdental anomalies of shape and/or number weretaken. For cases with active patients, an interviewwith one of the parents was conducted andauthorization with informed consent was requested,also the child agreed to do a clinical examinationand take intraoral photographs. Results:A total of 63 children had anomalies (17girls and 46 boys). The total prevalence of dentalanomalies was 9%, of which 3.1% were (fusedand geminated teeth), 1.1% (agenesis) and 1.9%(supernumerary), 1.3% (supernumerary roots),0.27% (macrodontia), 0.11% (microdontia), andfinally 0.27% corresponded to (talon cusp). Conclusions: Although the prevalence of theseanomalies is not high, it is important to do a routineradiographic examination for early diagnosisand accordingly apply the correct preventivemeasures to establish the best treatment plan.

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Dental anomalies in primary dentition and their corresponding permanent teeth

Clinical Oral Investigations ◽

10.1007/s00784-013-1100-6 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1361-1367 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

R. R. Gomes ◽

J. A. C. Fonseca ◽

L. M. Paula ◽

A. C. Acevedo ◽

H. D. Mestrinho

Keyword(s):

Primary Dentition ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Dental Anomalies

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Traumatic injuries to the teeth

Paediatric Dentistry ◽

10.1093/oso/9780198789277.003.0021 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

R. Welbury ◽

J.M. Whitworth

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Sports Injuries ◽

Dental Trauma ◽

Permanent Dentition ◽

Child Physical Abuse ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Childhood And Adolescence ◽

Accidental Injury ◽

Traumatic Injuries ◽

Dental Injuries

Dental trauma in childhood and adolescence is common. At 5 years of age 31–40% of boys and 16–30% of girls, and at 12 years of age 12–33% of boys and 4–19% of girls, will have suffered some dental trauma. Boys are affected almost twice as often as girls in both the primary and the permanent dentitions. The majority of dental injuries in the primary and permanent dentitions involve the anterior teeth, especially the maxillary central incisors. Concussion, subluxation, and luxation are the most common injuries in the primary dentition, while uncomplicated crown fractures are most common in the permanent dentition. Prognosis of traumatic injuries has improved significantly in the last 20 years. This has been largely due to a greater understanding of dental pulp reaction patterns and vital pulp therapies. Children are most accident prone between 2 and 4 years for the primary dentition and between 7 and 10 years for the permanent dentition. Coordination and judgement are incompletely developed in children during the primary dentition years, and the majority of injuries are due to falls in and around the home as the child becomes more adventurous and explores his/her surroundings. Most injuries in the permanent dentition are caused by falls and collisions while playing and running, although bicycles are a common accessory. The place of injury varies in different countries according to local customs, but accidents in the school playground remain common. Sports injuries usually occur in the teenage years and are commonly associated with contact sports. Injuries due to road traffic accidents and assaults are most commonly associated with the late teenage years and adulthood, and are often closely related to alcohol abuse. One form of injury in childhood that must never be forgotten is child physical abuse or non-accidental injury (NAI). More than 50% of these children will have orofacial injuries (see also Chapter 4, Safeguarding Children). Accidental dental injuries can result from direct or indirect trauma. Direct trauma occurs when a tooth receives a direct blow, making this sort of injury more common at the front of the mouth.

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Occlusal characteristics and prevalence of associated dental anomalies in the primary dentition

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health ◽

10.1016/j.jegh.2014.07.001 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 151 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Seema Lochib ◽

K.R. Indushekar ◽

Bhavna Gupta Saraf ◽

Neha Sheoran ◽

Divesh Sardana

Keyword(s):

Primary Dentition ◽

Dental Anomalies

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New guidelines for treatment of traumatic dental injuries in the primary dentition

Dental Traumatology ◽

10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01147.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 173-173 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Primary Dentition ◽

Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽

New Guidelines ◽

Dental Injuries

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Dental Anomalies in Permanent Teeth after Trauma in Primary Dentition

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/1053-4628-41.1.5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Elena Bardellini ◽

Francesca Amadori ◽

Stefania Pasini ◽

Alessandra Majorana

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Study Design ◽

Primary Teeth ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Dental Anomalies ◽

Enamel Hypoplasia ◽

White Spots ◽

The Status

Objective: This retrospective study aims to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies in permanent teeth as a result of a trauma concerning the predecessor primary teeth. Study design: A total of 241 records of children (118 males and 123 females, mean age 3.62 ± 1.40) affected by trauma on primary teeth were analyzed. All patients were recalled to evaluate the status of the permanent successor teeth by clinical and radiographic investigations. Results: Out of 241 patients, 106 patients (for a total of 179 traumatized primary teeth) presented at the recall. Dental anomalies on successor permanent teeth were detected in 21 patients (19.8%), for a total of 26 teeth (14.5%) and 28 anomalies. Anomalies of the eruptive process were the most observed disturbances (60.7%), followed by enamel hypoplasia (25%) and white spots (14.3%). A higher percentage of anomalies on permanent teeth was observed when trauma occurred at an age less than 36 months (38.5% of cases). Intrusive and extrusive luxation were related with the most cases of clinical disturbances in the successor permanent teeth. Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the risk of dental anomalies after a trauma in primary dentition, especially in early-aged children and in case of intrusive luxation.

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