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Tooth eruption in failure-to-thrive infants.

S Reilly1, D Wolke, D Skuse

  • 1Behavioral Sciences Unit, University of London.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Infants failing to thrive may have fewer erupted teeth compared to healthy infants. This study suggests a potential link between infant growth issues and dental development, warranting further investigation into oral health in non-thriving infants.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Neonatal Health
  • Infant Growth and Development

Background:

  • Failure to thrive (FTT) is a critical concern in pediatrics, characterized by inadequate growth in infants.
  • Oral health and dental development are crucial indicators of overall infant well-being.
  • Limited research exists on the specific dental eruption patterns in infants experiencing FTT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential differences in the number of erupted teeth between infants diagnosed with failure to thrive and a control group of healthy infants.
  • To explore a possible correlation between FTT and delayed or altered dental eruption timelines.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • The number of erupted teeth was quantified in infants diagnosed with failure to thrive.
  • A control group of age-matched healthy infants was assessed for erupted tooth counts.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary findings indicate a potential difference in erupted tooth counts between the failure to thrive group and the control group.
  • The results suggest a possible relationship between the condition of failure to thrive and the development of dentition.

Conclusions:

  • A correlation between failure to thrive and altered dental eruption patterns in infants may exist.
  • Further research is recommended to elucidate the specific nature of this relationship and its clinical implications for pediatric care.

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