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Oral mucosal lesions in children from 0 to 12 years old: ten years' experience

Alessandra Majorana1, Elena Bardellini, Pierangela Flocchini

  • 1Dental Institute, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|May 11, 2010
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Oral mucosal lesions affect nearly 30% of children, with oral candidiasis being the most common. Underlying medical conditions increase the risk of these common childhood oral lesions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in pediatric populations is not well-established.
  • Understanding the frequency and types of oral lesions in children is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in a large cohort of children aged 0-12 years.
  • To identify the most common types of oral lesions and any associations with gender or underlying health conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cross-sectional study utilizing clinical charts from January 1997 to December 2007.
  • Inclusion of 10,128 children aged 0-12 years.
  • Data collection focused on age, gender, and pathological diagnosis, adhering to World Health Organization criteria.

Main Results:

  • A prevalence of 28.9% for oral mucosal lesions was observed in the studied pediatric population.
  • The most frequent lesions included oral candidiasis (28.4%), tongue lesions (18.5%), and traumatic lesions (17.8%).
  • Children with chronic diseases exhibited a significantly higher frequency of oral lesions compared to healthy children (P < .01).

Conclusions:

  • Oral mucosal alterations are common in children, affecting a substantial portion of the pediatric population.
  • Specific oral disorders may serve as indicators of underlying medical conditions in children.
  • Further research into the etiological factors and long-term implications of these lesions is warranted.
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