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Failure to thrive: review of the literature, case reports, and implications for dental treatment

C E Elice1, H W Fields

  • 1School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Pediatric Dentistry
|May 1, 1990
PubMed

Insights

Failure to thrive (FTT) affects 9.6% of US infants, often linked with medical issues and developmental delays. Interdisciplinary care is crucial for managing these children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Failure to thrive (FTT) is a growing concern, impacting 9.6% of infants in the United States.
  • Growth failure in infants is frequently associated with concurrent medical anomalies, dental issues, and developmental delays.

Observation:

  • This study presents four pediatric cases highlighting the challenges in managing infants with FTT.
  • These cases illustrate the diverse range of problems encountered in children experiencing FTT.

Findings:

  • Successful dental treatment for children with FTT necessitates an interdisciplinary approach.
  • The presented cases demonstrate the complexity of integrating dental care with broader medical and developmental management.

Implications:

  • Effective management of FTT requires collaboration among various medical and dental specialists.
  • Early and comprehensive interdisciplinary intervention can improve outcomes for infants with FTT and associated conditions.

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