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A changing trend in eruption age and pattern of first deciduous tooth: correlation to feeding pattern

Monika V Kohli1, Gururaj B Patil2, Narayan B Kulkarni3

  • 1Private Practitioner, The Cure Orthodontic Clinic , Sama, Vadodara, Gujarat, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 1, 2014
PubMed

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Deciduous tooth eruption is delayed in the current generation compared to previous ones. This study found differences in eruption times based on feeding methods and gender, impacting infant oral health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Infant Oral Health
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Investigates the influence of infant feeding modes on deciduous tooth eruption.
  • Examines generational and gender-related variations in tooth development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare deciduous tooth eruption patterns in infants fed via breastfeeding (OBF), partial breastfeeding (PBF), and spoon feeding (SF).
  • To correlate feeding modes with the timing of semisolid food introduction (SSF).
  • To analyze variations in first deciduous tooth eruption between two generations.

Main Methods:

  • An open-ended questionnaire study involving mothers of 265 infants.
  • Two generational groups: Generation 1 (G1) adults (20-35 years) and Generation 2 (G2) children (<5 years).

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant associations were found between age, gender, and generational differences.
  • Feeding modes (OBF, PBF, SF) and SSF initiation time showed statistical significance.
  • Generational differences in eruption patterns were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The present generation exhibits delayed deciduous tooth eruption.
  • Average eruption age for girls is 7.88 months; for boys, it is 8.08 months.
  • Feeding practices and generational shifts impact infant dental development.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingDeciduous teethEruption timeEruption trendFeeding

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