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[Studies on the occurrence of systemic manifestations during first eruption of teeth in children]
Insights
Teething in infants commonly causes drooling, biting, and fussiness, especially during incisor eruption. Other symptoms like fever are less frequently linked to the teething process.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Infant Development
- Clinical Research
Context:
- Teething is a significant developmental milestone in infants.
- Understanding associated symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and care.
- Previous research has yielded mixed results on the link between teething and systemic symptoms.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between systemic symptoms and signs and the process of tooth eruption in children.
- To determine the correlation between specific symptoms and the eruption of individual primary teeth.
Summary:
- The study observed 55 healthy infants from 3-4 months to 36 months old.
- Mothers recorded systemic symptoms, with profuse salivation, biting, restlessness, appetite loss, and sleep disturbances most commonly linked to teething, particularly incisor eruption.
- Raised body temperature and gastrointestinal issues showed weak correlation with teething.
Impact:
- Provides evidence-based insights into common infant teething symptoms.
- Helps differentiate teething discomfort from other potential pediatric conditions.
- Informs parents and healthcare providers about expected teething manifestations.
Abstract:
The aim of the study was establishing whether systemic symptoms and signs appearing in children during first eruption of teeth are connected with this process, and what is the correlation between the studied features and eruption of individual milk teeth. The study involved 55 generally healthy infants aged 3-4 months, and the observation was continued up to the age of 36 months. The study on the development of teeth was carried out in two Regional Paediatric Dental Clinics in Warsaw, at 6-week intervals in the first year of life, and at 10-week intervals in the 2nd and 3rd years. The systemic symptoms and signs were recorded by mothers, and the obtained data were stored on computer cards. The results were subjected to statistical analysis considering finally these systemic manifestations which were present in at least 25% of children. The manifestations connected with teeth eruption included: profuse salivation, biting of hard, things, restlessness, appetite loss and sleep disturbances. These symptoms were most pronounced at the time of milk incisors eruption, less evident during eruption of first molars, and were absent during eruption of second molars. Canine teeth eruption was connected particularly with restlessness and sleep disturbances. Such signs as raised body temperature, skin changes, gastrointestinal disturbances were only weakly connected with teeth eruption.