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Effects of breastfeeding and sucking habits on malocclusion in a birth cohort study

Karen Glazer Peres1, Aluísio J D Barros, Marco Aurélio Peres

  • 1Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. karengp@ccs.ufsc.br

Revista De Saude Publica
|May 23, 2007
PubMed

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Non-nutritive sucking habits and shorter breastfeeding duration increase malocclusion risks in children. Breastfeeding is a protective factor against posterior cross bite, suggesting a common risks approach for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Malocclusion is a common dental issue in children.
  • Understanding the impact of early life habits on dentition is crucial for preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of malocclusion in six-year-old children.
  • To investigate the influence of breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking habits on developing dentition.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study within a birth cohort in Pelotas, Brazil.
  • Dental examinations and maternal interviews of 359 children.
  • Data collected on breastfeeding, pacifier use, and other habits, analyzed via Poisson regression.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of anterior open bite was 46.2%; posterior cross bite was 18.2%.
  • Risk factors for anterior open bite included prolonged non-nutritive sucking and digital sucking.
  • Risk factors for posterior cross bite included <9 months breastfeeding and regular pacifier use.

Conclusions:

  • Breastfeeding duration and pacifier use interact, influencing posterior cross bite.
  • A common risks approach is recommended for preventing posterior cross bite in early dentition stages.
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