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Eruption pattern in the primary dentition of premature low-birth-weight children

S Fadavi1, I C Punwani, S Adeni

  • 1University of Illinois, Chicago.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|March 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

Prematurely born children, especially those under twenty-four months, show delayed primary tooth eruption. These low birth-weight infants had 28% fewer teeth compared to typical development, impacting early dental health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Neonatal Development
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Premature birth and low birth-weight are associated with various developmental challenges.
  • Understanding the timing of primary tooth eruption is crucial for assessing child development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the primary tooth eruption pattern in prematurely born children with low birth-weight.
  • To compare the dental development of these children against established norms.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of thirty-one prematurely born children with low birth-weight was assessed.
  • Eruption patterns were documented and compared to standard developmental charts.

Main Results:

  • Children younger than twenty-four months exhibited a significant delay in primary tooth eruption.
  • On average, these infants had 28% fewer erupted teeth than their typically developing peers.

Conclusions:

  • Premature birth and low birth-weight are linked to delayed primary tooth eruption in early childhood.
  • This finding highlights the need for monitoring dental development in at-risk infant populations.

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