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[Bad habits and dysgnathia: epidemiological study]
Stomatologia Mediterranea : SM
|April 1, 1989
Summary
This study found that 35.48% of school-aged children have bad habits, with mouth breathing being the most common. Early detection of these habits is crucial for preventing dento-maxillo-facial deformities.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Epidemiology
Context:
- An epidemiological survey was conducted on 651 school-aged children.
- Investigated the prevalence of detrimental oral habits.
- Examined the relationship between these habits and dento-maxillo-facial deformities.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of bad habits in school-aged children.
- To explore the pathogenetic links between these habits and the development of dento-maxillo-facial deformities.
- To highlight the importance of early detection of anomalous neuromuscular attitudes.
Summary:
- A significant prevalence of bad habits (35.48%) was identified in the surveyed population.
- Mouth breathing emerged as the predominant habit, observed in 45.45% of children with such habits.
- The study underscores the connection between oral habits and craniofacial development.
Impact:
- Provides epidemiological data on oral habits in children.
- Emphasizes the need for early orthodontic intervention.
- Informs public health strategies for preventing malocclusions and facial deformities.