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Systemic and local teething disturbances: prevalence in a clinic for infants

Robson Frederico Cunha1, Daniela Maria Carvalho Pugliesi, Leandra Dias Garcia

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Paulista State University-UNESP, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. cunha@foa.unesp.br

Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|July 27, 2004
PubMed

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Nearly all children experience symptoms during primary tooth eruption, with gingival irritation being most common. This study analyzed parent-reported data on teething in children aged 0-3 years.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Child Health
  • Oral Development

Background:

  • Primary tooth eruption is a significant developmental milestone in infants and toddlers.
  • Understanding associated manifestations is crucial for pediatric care.
  • Parental reporting provides valuable insights into common teething symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document parent-reported local and systemic manifestations during primary tooth eruption.
  • To analyze the frequency of these symptoms in children aged 0-3 years.
  • To identify the most and least common manifestations associated with teething.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,165 medical records from children aged 0-3 years.
  • Data collected from the baby clinic of Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP, Brazil.
  • Focus on parent-reported symptoms during primary tooth eruption.

Main Results:

  • 95% of children studied exhibited local and/or systemic manifestations during tooth eruption.
  • Gingival irritation was the most frequently reported symptom (85%).
  • Runny nose was the least frequent symptom reported (26%).

Conclusions:

  • Primary tooth eruption is frequently accompanied by observable manifestations.
  • Gingival irritation is a near-universal symptom during teething.
  • Further research can explore the etiological factors and management of teething symptoms.

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