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Influence of Birth Characteristics and Feeding Practices on Eruption of Primary Teeth in Children: A Preliminary

Samiksha S Shetty1, Aditi Mathur1, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan2

  • 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|January 1, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Birth characteristics and feeding practices significantly influence primary tooth eruption. Higher birth weight, gestational age, and exclusive breastfeeding are linked to earlier tooth eruption in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Neonatal Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Tooth eruption is influenced by genetics and environmental factors.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for monitoring child development.
  • This study focuses on early childhood in Pune, India.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of birth characteristics on primary tooth eruption.
  • To determine the influence of infant feeding practices on the timing of the first tooth.
  • To provide insights into early childhood oral health in the studied population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 200 healthy children aged 3-24 months.
  • Data collected included birth weight, gestational age, delivery type, and feeding practices.
  • Mothers were interviewed, and children underwent oral examinations.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of first primary tooth eruption was 9.17 months.
  • Statistically significant correlations were found between tooth eruption and gestational age, birth weight, and feeding practices.
  • Infants with higher gestational age, greater birth weight, and exclusive breastfeeding showed earlier eruption.

Conclusions:

  • External factors, including birth characteristics and feeding, play a role in primary tooth eruption.
  • Further longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to confirm these findings.
  • This research highlights the importance of considering these factors in pediatric dental care.
Abstract

Keywords:
Birth weightEruption timingFeeding practicesGestational age

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