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Do breastfeeding and bottle feeding influence occlusal parameters?
Antonio F Galán-Gónzalez1, Teresa Aznar-Martín, Maria E Cabrera-Domínguez
11 Integrated Pediatric Dentistry, University of Seville , Seville, Spain .
Summary
Breastfeeding promotes better dental arch development and occlusion in infants compared to bottle feeding. This study highlights the long-term benefits of breastfeeding for oral health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Health Research
- Infant Nutrition
Background:
- Feeding methods significantly influence infant oral development.
- Understanding the impact of breastfeeding versus bottle feeding on dental arches and occlusion is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of breastfeeding and bottle feeding on dental arch and occlusion development in infants.
- To compare occlusal parameters between exclusively breastfed and exclusively bottle-fed children.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 298 infants (163 girls, 135 boys) from Seville, Spain, was studied.
- Data collected included feeding type (breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding), duration, and stomatognathic system evaluation.
- Parental questionnaires and SPSS statistical analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- 109 infants (36.6%) were breastfed (avg. 6.8 months); 189 (63.4%) were bottle-fed (avg. 18 months).
- Breastfed infants showed more favorable occlusal outcomes, including a straight terminal plane, Class I canine relationship, and presence of diastemas/primate spaces.
Conclusions:
- Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with superior dental arch development.
- Breastfed infants exhibit a lower incidence of dental occlusion disorders compared to bottle-fed infants.
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