Epidemiology of Posterior Crossbite in the Primary Dentition

This epidemiological survey was conducted on 2,016 children from 8 private and 12 public preschools at the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. The sample was composed of 1,032 males and 984 females in the primary dentition stage, aged 3 to 6 years. Normal occlusion was observed in 26.74% of the sample; thus, 73.26% of children presented some type of malocclusion. Among the malocclusions, the following transverse problems were diagnosed: unilateral posterior crossbite (11.65%), anterior open bite associated with posterior crossbite (6.99%), bilateral posterior crossbite (1.19%), unilateral posterior crossbite associate with anterior crossbite (0.79%) and full crossbite (0.19%) totalizing 20.81% of the transverse problems. Mandibular functional deviation was observed in 91.91% of children with unilateral posterior crossbite, characterizing the functional unilateral posterior crossbite. The results demonstrated that the prevalence of posterior crossbite was compatible with previous data in the literature, with predominance of functional unilateral posterior crossbite.

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Association between anterior open bite and pacifier sucking habit in schoolchildren in a city of southern Brazil

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1590/s2176-94512012000600019 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 89-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Claudiane Tibolla ◽

Lilian Rigo ◽

Lincoln Issamu Nojima ◽

Anamaria Estacia ◽

Eduardo Gianoni Frizzo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

School Children ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Open Bite ◽

Mixed Dentition ◽

Southern Brazil ◽

Anterior Open Bite ◽

Gender Distribution ◽

School Based ◽

The City

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to verify from a school-based epidemiological survey, the prevalence of anterior open bite, analyzing the influence of pacifier habit in the school. METHODS: The first step was a questionnaire for the parents, and later clinical examinations in 237 school children, 3-14 years old, in the city of Santo Expedito do Sul/RS, Brazil. RESULTS: The population gender distribution was 50.3% boys and 49.4% girls with a mean age of 8.63 years, and 16% had primary dentition, 50.2% mixed dentition and 33.8 % permanent dentition. There was a 22.8% prevalence of anterior open bite, obtaining a significant association between anterior open bite and the pacifier sucking habit on the three dentitions. CONCLUSION: The duration and frequency of the habit were strongly associated with anterior open bite malocclusion in the deciduous and mixed dentitions.

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Epidemiology of malocclusions in primary dentition and associated factors

Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia - UPF ◽

10.5335/rfo.v21i3.6206 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Catiara Terra Da Costa ◽

Miguel Roberto Simões Régio ◽

Ana Regina Romano ◽

Dione Dias Torriani ◽

Flávia Prietsch Wend ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Primary Schools ◽

Linear Trend ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Open Bite ◽

Anterior Open Bite ◽

Chi Square ◽

Posterior Crossbite ◽

Behavioral Variables ◽

Physical Examinations ◽

The City

Objective: this study aimed to evaluate malocclusion occurrence in children with complete primary dentition, describing the most frequent one and verifying potential associations with demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral variables. Subjects and method: 502 children with complete primary dentition from primary schools in the city of Pelotas, RS, Brazil, were examined. Data was collected based on questionnaires distributed to the mothers, as well as on physical examinations of the oral cavity. The children with malocclusion presented at least one of the following changes: anterior open bite, deep overbite, posterior crossbite, and overjet. Chi-square tests for heterogeneity and linear trend were used to verify associations with demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral variables. Results: the occurrence of malocclusions in the population studied was 67.5%. From them, 33.6% presented anterior open bite, 22.3% presented deep overbite, 9.8% presented posterior crossbite, and overjet was present in 1.8%. The most frequent malocclusion was anterior open bite, which was directly associated with the use of pacifier (p

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Relations between Depression, Alcohol and Gender in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, Brazil

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/s1413-81232012000900023 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 2425-2434 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Juliana de Almeida Prado ◽

Florence Kerr-Corrêa ◽

Maria Cristina Pereira Lima ◽

Giovanni Gurgel Aciole da Silva ◽

Jair Lício Ferreira Santos

Keyword(s):

Response Rate ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Metropolitan Region ◽

São Paulo ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Urban Sample ◽

And Gender ◽

The City ◽

Alcohol Related Problems

As part of the GENACIS project, this paper sought to assess the prevalence of depression in an urban sample in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, as well as the association between depression and alcohol abuse according to gender. To achieve this, an epidemiological survey was conducted using a stratified probability sample, including 2,083 adults. CIDI SF was used to identify depression. The Rao Scott test and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. The response rate was 74.9%. Females (58.3%) under 40 years of age (52%) were predominant. The prevalence of depression was 28.3% for women and 12.7% for men. Most men declared being drinkers (61.1%) in the last year. Depression was associated with an alcohol drinking pattern, mostly binge drinking, in addition to the occurrence of problems derived from alcohol use. Most women declared being abstainers (69.5%). Depression was associated with cohabiting with spouses with alcohol-related problems. Results reveal that the association between depression and alcohol consumption is distinct between genders.

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Impact of primary dentition malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life in preschoolers

Progress in Orthodontics ◽

10.1186/s40510-021-00384-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fernanda Marques Torres de Vasconcelos ◽

Filipe Colombo Vitali ◽

Marcos Ximenes ◽

Loraine Fernandes Dias ◽

Carla Pereira da Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Open Bite ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Anterior Open Bite ◽

Posterior Crossbite ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Background Malocclusion is a condition frequently seen in primary dentition due to the interaction of environmental, genetic and behavioural factors. The occurrence of some types of malocclusions can have an impact on oral health-related quality of life in children. Hence, the present study aimed to verify the impact of primary dentition malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life in preschool children. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Florianopolis, Brazil, with a representative sample of 1050 preschoolers aged between 2 and 5 years, randomly selected. Parents answered the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale and also to a questionnaire on socio-economic indicators. Data obtained from the questionnaire were obtained by item response theory based on model of gradual response. The malocclusion assessed was: anterior open bite, increased overjet and posterior crossbite. Poisson regression model was employed for multivariate analysis (P < 0.05). Results Malocclusion was observed in 36.7% of the children. Of these, 11.4% were anterior open bite, 67.2% were increased overjet, and 21.4% were posterior crossbite. Malocclusion's impact on oral health-related quality of life was 28.6%. In children aged 4–5 years, the prevalence of malocclusion’s impact on quality of life was 49.5% higher than in children aged 2–3 years. Statistical analysis showed that preschool children with malocclusion showed no significant impact on quality of life. Conclusions The findings of the present study indicate that the occurrence of primary dentition malocclusion has no impact on the quality of life of children aged 2–5 years.

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Georeferencing of adolescents with malocclusion in a capital of Southern Brazil

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v10i9.18076 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e31110918076

Author(s):

Cristiano Zortéa ◽

Prescila Mota de Oliveira Kublitski ◽

Fernanda Mara de Paiva Bertoli ◽

Carolina Dea Bruzamolin ◽

Flávia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Open Bite ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Anterior Open Bite ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Deep Bite ◽

Exact Test ◽

Anterior Crowding ◽

Posterior Crossbite ◽

The City

The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence and to georeference the malocclusion traits in adolescents in the city of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Data from a previous cross-sectional study with 538 adolescents aged 10 to 14 years were used. In addition, the following variables were used: gender, Health District (HD) of residence, and presence and malocclusion traits. Fisher’s Exact Test, georeferencing, and kernel mapping were used for data evaluation. Malocclusion was observed in 52.4% of individuals, and the most prevalent occlusal trait was deep bite (22.7%), followed by excessive overjet (19.9%), anterior crowding (8.0%), posterior crossbite (6.5%), anterior open bite (4.8%), and anterior crossbite (1.7%). Malocclusion was not associated with gender (p = 0.389) or HD (p = 0.079). However, when stratified by gender, the deep bite prevailed among male. The highest malocclusion trait’s prevalence was observed in the HDs of Cajuru, Pinheirinho, Boa Vista, and Cidade Industrial de Curitiba. Despite the absence of significant differences in relation to gender and HD, the prevalence of malocclusion traits in the sample studied was high, especially for deep bite. Additionally, georeferencing proved to be useful for identifying the distribution of malocclusion in Curitiba.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors for the Development of Anterior Open Bite and Posterior Crossbite in the Primary Dentition

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/0103-6440201300003 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 336-342 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Raulison Vieira de Sousa ◽

Gabriella Lima Arrais Ribeiro ◽

Ramon Targino Firmino ◽

Carolina Castro Martins ◽

Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Open Bite ◽

Anterior Open Bite ◽

Predisposing Factor ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Posterior Crossbite ◽

Nutritive Sucking ◽

Duration Of Breastfeeding

The aim of the study was to verify the prevalence of anterior open bite (AOB) and posterior cross-bite (PC) in the primary dentition and the association with sociodemographic factors, presence and duration of nutritive and non-nutritive habits. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 732 preschoolers in Campina Grande, PB, Brazil. Clinical exams were performed by three calibrated examiners (Kappa: 0.85-0.90). A questionnaire addressing sociodemographic data as well as nutritive and non-nutritive sucking habits was administered to parents/caregivers. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and Poisson regression analysis (α=5%). The prevalence of AOB and PC was 21.0% and 11.6%, respectively. AOB was significantly associated with the three-year-old age group (PR: 1.37; 95%CI: 1.24-1.52), enrollment in public school (PR: 1.09; 95%CI: 1.01-1.17) and duration of pacifier sucking ≥36 months (PR: 1.41; 95%CI: 1.30-1.53). PC was associated with pacifier use (PR: 1.11; 95%CI: 1.05-1.17) and duration of breastfeeding <12 months (PR: 1.05; 95%CI: 1.00-1.10). Socioeconomic factors appear not to be related to AOB or PC in the primary dentition, except type of preschool. Breastfeeding should be encouraged for longer periods and the use of pacifier beyond 3 years of age represents a predisposing factor for both types of malocclusion, especially AOB.

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Impact of the bitewing radiography exam inclusion on the prevalence of dental caries in 12-year-old students in the city of Franca, São Paulo, Brazil

Journal of Applied Oral Science ◽

10.1590/s1678-77572006000300004 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 167-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Soraya Fernandes Mestriner ◽

Luiz Carlos Pardini ◽

Wilson Júnior Mestriner

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

World Health ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

São Paulo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Permanent Molar ◽

Carious Lesions ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: The pattern of development of carious lesions has changed. The carious lesion has been progressive and reaches the dentin without showing alterations in the clinical aspects. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of caries in 12-year-old students in the city of Franca - São Paulo, Brazil, during the year of 2003, and to evaluate the additional value of bitewing radiograph to detect hidden carious lesions in permanent molar dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A probabilistic sample composed of two hundred and fifty six (256) students, from public and private schools, was submitted to a cross-sectional study through examination by a calibrated examiner, in order to detect the caries prevalence, using the methodology recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). For 66% of the sample, bitewing radiographs of the permanent molar region were obtained. The images were analyzed by a calibrated examiner, who established the presence of hidden caries in teeth with radiolucency in dentin, yet considered healthy in the epidemiological survey. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental caries in epidemiological exam without (WHO) and with (WHO/R) the inclusion of hidden caries lesion was 54% and 64%, and the DMFT index was 1.73 and 1.92 respectively. CONCLUSION: Utilization of the method of bitewing radiographic diagnosis significantly increased (p<0.001) the prevalence of caries in the studied population.

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Seasonal Variation of Suicide in the City of São Paulo, Brazil, 1996–2010

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000222 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Daniel Hideki Bando ◽

Fernando Madalena Volpe

Keyword(s):

Seasonal Pattern ◽

Total Sample ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Seasonal Patterns ◽

São Paulo ◽

Health Statistics ◽

Males And Females ◽

June July ◽

The City ◽

Over Time

Background: In light of the few reports from intertropical latitudes and their conflicting results, we aimed to replicate and update the investigation of seasonal patterns of suicide occurrences in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: Data relating to male and female suicides were extracted from the Mortality Information Enhancement Program (PRO-AIM), the official health statistics of the municipality of São Paulo. Seasonality was assessed by studying distribution of suicides over time using cosinor analyses. Results: There were 6,916 registered suicides (76.7% men), with an average of 39.0 ± 7.0 observed suicides per month. For the total sample and for both sexes, cosinor analysis estimated a significant seasonal pattern. For the total sample and for males suicide peaked in November (late spring) with a trough in May–June (late autumn). For females, the estimated peak occurred in January, and the trough in June–July. Conclusions: A seasonal pattern of suicides was found for both males and females, peaking in spring/summer and dipping in fall/winter. The scarcity of reports from intertropical latitudes warrants promoting more studies in this area.

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