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Published on: February 23, 2024
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RISK FACTORS AND PREDICTORS OF CROSSBITE AT CHILDREN.
Summary
Identifying risk factors like non-attrition of deciduous teeth and protective factors such as tooth decay can help predict and manage childhood crossbite effectively. Early intervention is key for successful orthodontic treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Crossbite is a common malocclusion in children with various etiological factors.
- Understanding risk factors and treatment predictors is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine etiological risk factors for childhood crossbite.
- To identify predictors for different types of orthodontic treatment for crossbite.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 270 children with crossbite and 255 controls.
- Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to identify risk factors and treatment predictors.
Main Results:
- Identified risk factors include non-attrition of deciduous teeth and Angle Class II malocclusion.
- Protective factors include deciduous tooth decay and tongue-thrust swallowing.
- Predictors for early, normal, and late treatment, as well as for maxillary expansion and surgery, were identified with varying precision.
Conclusions:
- Etiological factors for crossbite are primarily dental.
- Predictors for treatment are linked to dentition, etiology, and age-appropriate disorder identification.
- Early identification and intervention by practitioners are essential for managing this orthodontic emergency.
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