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[Time of tooth eruption in children born preterm in the arid climatic zone]

N E Makhmudova, N T Mavlianova, T A Akilov

    Stomatologiia
    |May 30, 2003
    PubMed

    Insights

    Preterm birth affects the timing of deciduous tooth eruption in children, with eruption patterns varying based on gestational maturity. Early childhood illnesses can also negatively impact tooth eruption timelines.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Neonatology
    • Developmental Biology

    Context:

    • Assessing dental development in preschool populations.
    • Investigating the impact of prematurity on infant development.
    • Evaluating tooth eruption patterns in relation to gestational age.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the relationship between preterm birth and the timing of deciduous tooth eruption.
    • To analyze how infant maturity at birth influences tooth eruption schedules.
    • To investigate the effects of early-life diseases on dental development.

    Summary:

    • A study of 2768 preschool children in Tashkent revealed that 14.7% were born preterm.
    • Analysis of 295 case histories and observation of 112 infants indicated that preterm children exhibit different deciduous tooth eruption times compared to full-term infants.
    • Tooth eruption timing in preterm infants is contingent upon their gestational maturity at birth.

    Impact:

    • Findings highlight the need for tailored dental monitoring for preterm infants.
    • Provides insights into developmental variations in early childhood.
    • Informs pediatricians and dentists about potential delays or alterations in tooth eruption for vulnerable populations.

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