Prevalence of Malocclusion in Primary Dentition in Southeast Part of Haryana, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Aims: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice behaviors of parents towards care of the primary dentition of children in Wardha city, India. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Duration- One year Methodology: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted among parents of 3-7 year old children who visited the Department of Pedodontics & Preventive dentistry. The self-administered, close-ended questionnaire was adopted from oral health literature [Rwakatema et al 2009] and was modified based on researcher’s knowledge and experience of the issues under study. The first part of the questionnaire included the demographic details while the second part comprised of 25 items to test knowledge, attitude and practices of parents. Data was collected by a single investigator who distributed the questionnaire, allowed enough time to fill it and collected on the spot after they had completed. Results: Majority of parents (69%) had good knowledge about importance of milk teeth. 87% of parents were aware that oral health affects the overall general health of child. However, Bedtime bottle-feeding and sharing of spoons with the child was reported by 54% and 77% of the study participants respectively. Conclusions: The majority (57.9%) of the study population had good knowledge pertaining to oral health. However, their practices towards the oral health of children were not satisfactory. Therefore, there is a need to improve oral health care practices by conducting awareness programs for parents.

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Dental Caries Experience in 6-13 Years Old School Children of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Nepalese Association of Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.3126/jnapd.v2i1.41559 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 12-18

Author(s):

Bhawana Sigdel Bastola ◽

Bandana Koirala ◽

Mamta Dali ◽

Sneha Shrestha ◽

Dharanidhar Baral

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

School Children ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Introduction: Dental caries though preventable oral health problem is affecting school children worldwide and around 50% of Nepalese children are suffering from it. Baseline data with good understanding of dental caries and associated risk factors are necessary to form preventive strategies for setting and achieving oral health goals. Objective: This study was conducted to determine dental caries experience and associated risk factors among school-going children of 6-13 years old in Dharan sub-metropolitan city, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 5th Jan 2018 to 4th Jan 2019 among 680 school children selected by multistage cluster sampling method. Pretested, standardized, closed-ended questionnaire answered by the parents was used to gather information regarding the associated risk factors. Dental caries experience was obtained from deft/DMFT (WHO modification 1997). Comparison of categorical data was done using Chi-square test. Multivariable binary logistic regressions were used for the statistical analysis. Results: The overall caries prevalence was 61.6%, in primary dentition it was 48.25% and in permanent dentition it was 34.4%. Dental caries experience was with mean deft 4.67 (±2.7) in primary dentition and mean DMFT 1.72 (±1.05).in permanent dentition. Multivariate analysis showed significant association between dental caries experience and grade three and grade four school children had experienced greater caries (p<0.05, OR =2.7). Dental caries was associated with eating sweets at night (p<0.001, OR=2.5) and snacking in-between meals (p<0.001, OR=2.5). Conclusions: Dental caries among school-children in Dharan showed a significant burden especially within the primary dentition. It was significantly associated with factors like feeding habits -eating sweets in a day, eating sweets at night and snaking in between meals

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Occlusal characteristics including spacing among preschool children: a cross-sectional study

Journal of Chitwan Medical College ◽

10.3126/jcmc.v9i4.26896 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 28-31

Author(s):

Megha Pradhan ◽

Shweta Dhital ◽

Srijana Dahal ◽

Ujjwal Joshi ◽

Prabesh Sherchan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Permanent Dentition ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Primary Molar ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Institutional Review ◽

Permanent Occlusion

Background: Understanding the association between morphological aspects in the primary dentition and its transition to the permanent dentition provides the possibility of predicting the final permanent occlusion. Study on the occlusal characteristics in deciduous dentition in Nepalese population is limited. This study was aimed to assess the occlusal characteristics and spacing in primary dentition in preschool children. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 432 preschool children around Kathmandu valley after getting permission from Institutional Review Committee of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Each child fulfilling the inclusion criteria was enrolled on the study only after their assent and their parent’s consent. The primary molar relation, canine relation, overjet, overbite was assessed using Foster and Hamilton criteria with the teeth in centric occlusion. Primate and physiological spaces were assessed. Data was collected and analysis was done in SPSS version 16. Results: Among the participants, (51.9%) were male and (48.1%) female. Primate spaces was seen to be absent on157 (36.3%) children. Physiological space was seen among 190 (44%) children. Flush terminal plane molar relationship was more prevalent among 294 (68%) children. Class I canine relationship was found in 257(59.5%) children. Ideal overjet was seen in 333 (77.1%) children and ideal overbite was seen among 337(78%) children. Conclusions: Favorable characteristics traits were seen in the studied population yet longitudinal studies are recommended to predict the possible outcome in permanent dentition.

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Occlusal Traits of Primary Dentition among Children Visiting a Dental Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

Nepal Medical College Journal ◽

10.3126/nmcj.v21i2.25111 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 122-127

Author(s):

Priyanka Shah ◽

J. Acharya ◽

S. Khanal

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Studies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Deciduous Dentition ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Different Populations

Occlusion in deciduous dentition varies among children of different populations and races. Paucity of information in Nepalese literature provided the motive for this study. The objective of this study was to examine the occlusal traits of Primary Dentition among children aged 2-6 year old. A cross-sectional study comprising total of 307 children all having deciduous teeth were included in the study. The dentition was examined using a mouth mirror and explorer under illuminated light in Department of Pedodontics and the data was recorded. All the children were screened for molar and canine relationship, overjet, overbite, spaced and non-spaced dentition. Out of the total, Mesial step terminal plane (62%-left; 58%-right), Flush terminal (33%-left; 36% -right) and Distal step (5%-left; 6%-right) were seen. Most of the children had class I canine relation (83%-left; 84%-right), ideal overjet (68.4%), overbite (63.1%) and spaced dentition. Statistical significant difference was found among the gender with respect to overjet. Presence of spacing was more in maxilla than in mandible which was statistically significant. These findings suggested desirable occlusal characteristics and spacing in primary dentition. However, future longitudinal studies are required to examine whether the transition of these occlusal characteristics will lead to favorable outcome in permanent dentition.

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Maternal Knowledge Regarding Feeding Practices and its Effect on Occlusion of Primary Dentition in Children: A Cross-sectional Study

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1737 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 31-34

Author(s):

Vinola Duraisamy ◽

Ananda X Pragasam ◽

Suresh K Vasavaih ◽

John B John

Keyword(s):

Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Assessment of occlusal characteristics of the primary dentition: a cross-sectional study in Brazilian preschool children

Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia - UPF ◽

10.5335/rfo.v21i2.6172 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Juliane Bervian ◽

Carlos Alberto Feldens ◽

Paulo Floriani Kramer ◽

Larissa Correa Brusco Pavinato

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

The City

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the occlusal characteristics and prevalence of malocclusion among Brazilianpreschool children. Subjects and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1004 children aged 2-5 years enrolled in public preschools of the city of Canoas, RS, Brazil. A questionnaire was administered to guardians addressing demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral characteristics of the children and their families. The clinical exam was performed by previously calibrated dentists and the characteristics of the primary dentition were verified according to set criteria. Data analysis was performed through the chi-square test. Results: Stability in the sagittal and transverse planes of the posterior region, and a variability of incisal relations in the primary dentition were verified. The findings show high prevalence of malocclusion (70.3%) and its association with age. Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of malocclusion in primary dentition, implementing educational programs and prevention measures for preschool children is highlighted.

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Malocclusion in deciduous dentition of Saudi children: A cross-sectional study

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/bjms.v11i4.12608 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 343-346 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M Zakirulla

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Groups ◽

Medical Science ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Open Bite ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Deciduous Dentition ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Occlusal characteristics of the primary dentition vary among populations and ethnic groups. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to record various primary dentition parameters in 700 Saudi children, 2-6 year-old, was divided into 4 age groups and was randomly selected to observe the differences between the age groups. Results: 55.6% of the children had a 'flush terminal plane' molar relationship. The proportion of children with distalstep molar relationship was significantly lower 23 (3.2%). The degree of overbite was significantly less in the 5-year-olds than in the 3-year-olds. The majority of the children (80.7%) had spaced dentition. The prevalence of anterior cross bite was 0.7% and of open bite was 0.3%. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i4.12608 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 04 Oct12

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