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Anterior open-bite and sucking habits in Italian preschool children

A Silvestrini-Biavati1, S Salamone1, F Silvestrini-Biavati2

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry University of Genoa, Genova, Italy.

European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|March 8, 2016
PubMed

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Prolonged non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) and feeding methods significantly impact children's developing orofacial complex, leading to anterior open-bite in deciduous teeth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orofacial Development
  • Child Oral Health

Background:

  • Prolonged non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) are common in early childhood.
  • The impact of NNSH on the developing orofacial complex requires further investigation.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for early intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the relationship between prolonged sucking habits and orofacial development in children with deciduous dentition.
  • To identify specific sucking behaviors and feeding practices associated with dental anomalies.
  • To provide evidence for clinical guidance on managing NNSH.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 235 preschool children.
  • Data collected via parental questionnaires and clinical examinations by calibrated, blinded examiners.
  • Statistical analysis using chi-square and T-Student tests.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of NNSH was 74% in the study sample.
  • Anterior open-bite (AOB) was observed in 18% of children.
  • AOB showed a significant association with NNSH, bottle-feeding (at 3 years), and pacifier use (p<0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Non-nutritive sucking habits are significant contributing factors to anterior open-bite in deciduous dentition.
  • Feeding methods, including bottle-feeding and pacifier use, also play a role in AOB development.
  • Early identification and management of NNSH are essential for preventing orofacial abnormalities.
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