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Association between developmental enamel defects in the primary and permanent dentitions
A J Casanova-Rosado1, C E Medina-Solís, J F Casanova-Rosado
1Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Campeche, Campeche, México.
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|November 15, 2011
Summary
Children with developmental enamel defects (DED) in primary teeth have a significantly higher risk of DED in permanent teeth. This study highlights DED as a predictor for future dental issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Developmental enamel defects (DED) affect tooth structure and can have long-term consequences.
- Identifying early risk indicators for DED is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if DED in primary dentition predicts DED in permanent dentition among children.
- To explore other associated risk factors for DED.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study of 1296 children (6-72 years) examined DED in primary and permanent teeth using FDI criteria.
- Sociodemographic and socioeconomic data were collected via questionnaire.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess risk factors.
Main Results:
- DED prevalence was 10.0% in primary and 7.5% in permanent dentitions.
- Each primary tooth with DED increased the odds of permanent dentition DED by 7.38 times (95% CI = 1.17-1.64; p < 0.001).
- This association remained significant after adjusting for sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables.
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between DED in primary and permanent dentitions.
- Primary dentition DED serves as a risk indicator for permanent dentition DED.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate this relationship fully.
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