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Standards for permanent tooth emergence in Czech children
Romana Šindelářová1, Lucie Žáková2, Zdeněk Broukal2
1Institute of Dental Medicine, 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. r.sindelarova@gmail.com.
BMC Oral Health
|December 1, 2017
Summary
This study establishes a reference for permanent tooth emergence in Czech children aged 4-15. Girls generally show earlier tooth eruption than boys, with specific differences noted in maxillary canines.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Anthropology
- Forensic Odontology
Background:
- Establishing population-specific eruption references is crucial for dental diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Current data for Czech children requires updating for accurate clinical and forensic applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a population-specific reference for permanent tooth emergence in Czech children aged 4-15 years.
- To provide data for pediatric dental diagnostics, orthodontic treatment planning, and anthropological/forensic studies.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional epidemiological survey of 1,370 Czech children (4-15 years old).
- Clinical examination recording emerged permanent teeth (excluding third molars), age, and gender.
- Logistic regression and McNemar tests used for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in emergence times between left and right sides.
- Mandibular teeth generally emerged earlier than maxillary teeth (except premolars).
- Girls exhibited earlier permanent tooth emergence than boys, most notably in maxillary canines.
Conclusions:
- The study provides updated, population-specific standards for permanent tooth emergence in Czech children.
- These findings are valuable for clinical assessment and forensic identification.
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