scholarly journals TOOTH WEAR IN CHILDREN - PREVALENCE, CLINICAL FEATURES AND RISK FACTORS

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 4020-4024
Author(s):  
Marianna Dimitrova ◽  
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Maya Rashkova ◽  
Nadezhda Mitova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Primary Dentition ◽  
Dental Status ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Tooth Abrasion

Introduction: Pathological tooth wear in children with primary dentition can be a result of various harmful habits, risk factors and nocturnal bruxism. It is difficult to be distinguished from physiological tooth wear. Aim:To study caries prevalence, tooth wear prevalence, its clinical characteristics and its relationship with bruxism in children aged 3 - 7 years. Materials and methods: The object of the study are 222 children, divided into 5 age groups - from 3 to 7 years. The examined children underwent a clinical examination, during which the following were registered: dental status, caries prevalence, the type, degree and prevalence of tooth wear. Information on the presence and characteristics of nocturnal bruxism in the examined children was obtained from the parents. The results were statistically processed with SPSS-19. Results: Tooth wear is found in more than 2/3 of the examined children (P<0.05). The highest average number of abraded teeth is present in 6- and 7-year-old children - about 7. Tooth abrasion affects 75% of canine teeth, 37.6% of incisors and 11.8% of molars in children aged 3-7 years. The predominant severity of wear is that in the inner ½ of the enamel (degree 1b) and occurs in 41.7% of children (P<0.05). 1/3 of the examined children have nocturnal bruxism (P<0.05). In almost 90% of them, tooth wear was found (P<0.05). Conclusions: There is an increase in the severity of tooth abrasion with age in children between 3-7 years. Nocturnal bruxism is almost always accompanied by tooth wear.

scholarly journals Caries prevalence in adolescents in Eastern Bosnia: Foca municipality

2006 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Stojanovic ◽  
Jelena Krunic
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Dental Status ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Initial Caries ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Dental Mirror ◽  
Caries Lesions

Caries is the most frequent oral disease in all age groups. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine dental status and caries prevalence in adolescents in the Eastern Bosnian region, in Foca municipality Materials and methods: The study comprised 300 pupils of secondary schools, of both sexes and aged between 15 and 18 in Foca municipality. Dental check-up was conducted by a single dentist using daylight, dental mirror and dental probe. Caries prevalence was analyzed using the DMFT index. Results: Results showed that the dominant components of DMFT were filled (51.7%) and decayed teeth (36.8%) while extracted teeth were least frequent (11.8). Initial caries was observed most frequently in upper (48%) and lower (39.7%) molars and least frequently in lower anterior teeth (8.4%). Deep caries lesions were most often found in upper (35,7%) and lower (33.3%) molars and rarely in lower anterior teeth (3.3%). Conclusion: Adolescents in Eastern Bosnia (Foca municipality) have great number of carious and unrestored teeth and, therefore, the implementation of primary dental healthcare system is necessary as well as looking for a solution to this problem.

Erosive Tooth Wear and Related Risk Factors in 8- and 14-Year-Old Greek Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efthymia Provatenou ◽  
Eleftherios G. Kaklamanos ◽  
Aikaterini Kevrekidou ◽  
Ismini Kosma ◽  
Nikolaos Kotsanos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Erosive Tooth Wear ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Related Risk

The aim of the present study was to investigate the erosive tooth wear of primary and permanent teeth and its association with related risk factors. Two groups of Greek children aged 8 (n = 329) and 14 years (n = 263) were examined in the classroom using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index. Data concerning risk factors were collected using questionnaires. Dental caries (DMFS/dmfs) was also recorded. The data were analyzed using the t test, one-way ANOVA, multiple regression analysis, Fisher's exact test, and the χ2 test. In the 8-year-olds, the primary teeth showed a predominantly medium level of wear and the permanent teeth no wear. A majority of the 14-year-olds exhibited low risk levels of wear. The most frequently affected dental surface in both age groups was the occlusal surface of the mandibular posterior teeth. In the 8-year-olds, BEWE scores and the prevalence of wear in the primary teeth was influenced by gender (p = 0.020). In their permanent teeth, soft drink consumption (p < 0.0001) and preference for lemon/vinegar (p = 0.041) significantly affected wear prevalence and BEWE scores, while habitually retaining soft drinks in the mouth influenced wear prevalence (p = 0.008), risk (p = 0.004), and BEWE scores (p = 0.022). In the 14-year-olds, wear prevalence was significantly affected by the consumption of lemon-flavored candies (p = 0.016) and soft drinks (p = 0.050). BEWE scores were significantly affected by gender (p = 0.022) and soft drink consumption (p = 0.030). Gender influenced tooth wear risk in both age groups (p = 0.010 and p = 0.021, respectively). The results of this study indicate that erosive tooth wear differed between primary and permanent teeth and was influenced by gender and dietary factors.

scholarly journals The unprecedented epidemic-like scenario of dermatophytosis in India: I. Epidemiology, risk factors and clinical features

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Shyam B. Verma ◽  
Saumya Panda ◽  
Pietro Nenoff ◽  
Archana Singal ◽  
Shivprakash M. Rudramuruthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Contemporary Problem ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Extensive Disease ◽  
Tinea Faciei

Dermatophytosis has attained unprecedented dimensions in recent years in India. Its clinical presentation is now multifarious, often with atypical morphology, severe forms and unusually extensive disease in all age groups. We hesitate to call it an epidemic owing to the lack of population-based prevalence surveys. In this part of the review, we discuss the epidemiology and clinical features of this contemporary problem. While the epidemiology is marked by a stark increase in the number of chronic, relapsing and recurrent cases, the clinical distribution is marked by a disproportionate rise in the number of cases with tinea corporis and cruris, cases presenting with the involvement of extensive areas, and tinea faciei.

scholarly journals Dental Caries Prevalence among 12–15 Year Old Palestinian Children

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maen Mahfouz ◽  
Albina Abu Esaid
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
West Bank ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Palestinian Children

Objective. To measure the distribution of dental caries in a group of Palestinian adolescents. Material and Methods. A sample of 677 individuals of both sexes (411 were females and 266 were males) their ages ranged from 12 to 15 year old randomly selected from schools in northern west bank in Palestine. Clinical examination was performed on all the subjects focusing on the index DMFT, representing the number of teeth that were either decayed, missing or with extraction indicated, or restored. Results. The prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition was 54.35% and was the highest in 15 age 75.75% in comparison to the other ages (12, 13, and 14) (40.57%, 41.76%, and 60.47%), respectively. The mean DMFT for the sample was 5.39 ± 2.85525 while the mean DMFT for different age groups (12–15) was 5.52 ± 2.766, 5.58 ± 2.745, 5.23 ± 3.304, and 5.23 ± 2.606, respectively. The prevalence of dental caries was higher in females with DMFT 5.39 ± 2.854 than males with DMFT 5.26 ± 2.891. Conclusion. High prevalent dental caries was found among Palestinian adolescents and higher in females than males. Strict preventive programs should be implemented. Further research with large samples required to include all adolescents from Palestine.

Risk Factors and Clinical Characteristics of Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Mutlu ◽  
Filiz Aktürk-Acar ◽  
Şebnem Kader ◽  
Yakup Aslan ◽  
Gülay Karagüzel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Metabolic Bone Disease ◽  
Metabolic Bone ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Objective The study aimed to analyze the risk factors and clinical features of metabolic bone disease of prematurity (MBDP) in premature infants compared with infants of similar gestational age and birthweight without MBDP. Study Design This retrospective case–control study was performed by comparing 81 cases of MBDP with 63 controls to identify potential risk factors. Premature infants with a gestational age ≤33 weeks and birthweight <1,500 g were included. Medical records were examined in terms of maternal conditions, potential risk factors, and clinical characteristics. Results Bone fractures and invasive ventilator dependence were the most common clinical features of MBDP. Duration of invasive ventilation and total mechanical ventilation days, necrotizing enterocolitis, corticosteroid use, anticonvulsive drug use, duration of dexamethasone and caffeine use, total parenteral nutrition, and length of hospitalization were significantly higher in neonates with MBDP (p < 0.05). Breastfed neonates and those receiving human milk fortifier had a lower incidence of MBDP than those premature formula or mixed feeding (p < 0.05). Anticonvulsive drug use (odds ratio: 2.935; 95% confidence interval: 1.265–6.810) was identified as a risk factor for MBDP at multiple regression analysis. Conclusion Our results show that anticonvulsive drug use is a significant risk factor for the development of MBDP. If long-term use is not required, anticonvulsive drugs should be stopped as soon as possible. Further studies involving patients with MBDP are required to determine the risk factors and clinical features. Key Points

Abstract #535: Clinical Characteristics of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Among Different Age Groups

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 118-119
Author(s):  
Beatrice Wong ◽  
Anjana Divakaran ◽  
Kenneth Sluis ◽  
Hyon Kim ◽  
Vanessa Narwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Hyperparathyroidism ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Age Groups

Family-, Media-, and School-Related Risk Factors of Video Game Addiction

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Rehbein ◽  
Dirk Baier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
School Life ◽  
Video Game Addiction ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Game Addiction

In recent years, a variety of epidemiological studies have provided empirical data on the prevalence of video game addiction (GA) in different age groups. However, few studies investigated the causes of GA and could explain why video game playing as a widespread phenomenon leads to a comparatively small percentage of addicted players. Additionally, the existing longitudinal studies mainly consider psychological trait variables and neglect the possible explanatory value of predictors in socialization regarding media availability, media use, and family and everyday school life. In this paper, the results of a two-wave longitudinal study comprising a sample of students from Grades 4 to 9 (N = 406) are presented. The data show that 15-year-old video game addicts had already exhibited a number of specific risk factors at the age of 10. Students from single-parent families seem to be particularly at risk, as are students with low experienced school well-being and with a weaker social integration in class. The data also indicate that problematic use of video games in childhood increases the risk of GA in adolescence. Male students are especially vulnerable for developing GA. The results of this study are an important contribution to understanding risk factors for GA in adolescents, thereby laying the groundwork for effective prevention measures.

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