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Relationship of early weaning and non-nutritive sucking habits with facial development

Erum Behroz Khan1, Ayesha Bibi1, 1

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|June 25, 2022
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Early weaning is linked to non-nutritive sucking habits and malocclusion in children. Shorter breastfeeding duration may also contribute to dental issues like anterior crossbite.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Child Oral Health
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Early weaning practices and non-nutritive sucking habits are prevalent in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding their impact on dentofacial development is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between early weaning and malocclusion features.
  • To determine the frequency of non-nutritive sucking habits in relation to weaning practices.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 180 children aged 3-6 years.
  • Clinical examination for malocclusion and data collection on feeding habits (lactation, bottle, pacifier use).
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS to assess associations.

Main Results:

  • Early weaning showed a significant association with non-nutritive sucking habits, absent primate spaces, deviated midlines, and complete overbite.
  • Breastfeeding for less than 2 years was linked to anterior crossbite.
  • No association was found between early weaning and convex facial profile, distoclusion, or increased overjet.

Conclusions:

  • Early weaning contributes to non-nutritive sucking habits, crowding, disturbed incisor overlap, and decreased facial height.
  • Insufficient breastfeeding duration may predispose children to anterior crossbite.
  • Non-nutritive sucking habits are related to deviated dental midlines.
Abstract

Keywords:
Weaning, Non-nutritive sucking habits, Malocclusion, Crowding, Overbite

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