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Association between orthodontic treatment need and caries experience
Ali Borzabadi-Farahani1, Faezeh Eslamipour, Imaneh Asgari
1Department of Orthodontics, University of Birmingham, UK. faraortho@yahoo.com
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|October 7, 2010
Summary
Orthodontic treatment need (OTN) is linked to higher caries experience (CE) in children from large households. This association, particularly for severe CE, highlights the role of socioeconomic factors in oral health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Caries experience (CE) and orthodontic treatment need (OTN) are significant oral health concerns.
- Socioeconomic status (SES) is known to influence oral health outcomes.
- Understanding the interplay between malocclusion and caries is crucial for effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between orthodontic treatment need (OTN) and caries experience (CE).
- To explore the influence of socioeconomic factors on the relationship between OTN and CE.
Main Methods:
- A stratified sample of 748 adolescents (mean age 15.11 years) was assessed.
- Orthodontic treatment need was determined using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI).
- Caries experience was measured by DMFT index, including simple (DMFT > 0) and severe CE (DMFT > 8). Socioeconomic status was evaluated based on parental education, mother's employment, and household size.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant association was found between overall OTN and CE.
- However, in children from households with more than 6 persons, OTN was significantly associated with higher CE and a greater prevalence of severe CE.
- The odds of severe CE were 4.6 times higher in children with OTN from larger households.
Conclusions:
- Orthodontic treatment need is associated with increased caries experience and severe caries prevalence in children from large households.
- The findings underscore the importance of considering socioeconomic factors and household size when assessing the relationship between malocclusion and oral health.
- Further research should explore the complex interplay of these factors in diverse populations.
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