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Interrelationship Between Intelligence Quotient and Space Maintainers Among Children: A Cross-Sectional Comparative
Ayesha Fathima1, Ganesh Jeevanandan2
1Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Cureus
|January 19, 2024
Summary
Children undergoing space maintainer therapy had lower IQ scores and more negative behavior. This suggests intelligence, behavior, and dental space maintainer treatment are interconnected in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) measures cognitive ability and influences children's dental treatment cooperation.
- Understanding factors affecting child behavior during dental care is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between children's IQ, behavior, and space maintainer therapy.
- To assess how space maintainer treatment impacts children's behavior and cognitive assessment.
Main Methods:
- 104 children (aged 6-10) were divided into space maintainer therapy and control groups.
- IQ assessed using Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices; behavior using Frankl behavior rating scale.
- Statistical analysis included independent t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests.
Main Results:
- Children receiving space maintainer therapy had significantly lower mean IQ scores (90.69) compared to the control group (105.59).
- The space maintainer group exhibited significantly more negative behavior (mean Frankl score 35.44) than the control group (69.56).
- A significant association was found between IQ, behavior, and the use of space maintainers.
Conclusions:
- Children undergoing space maintainer therapy tend to have lower IQ and exhibit more negative behavior.
- Dental extractions for space maintainers may contribute to negative behavior.
- Intelligence, behavior, and space maintainer therapy are significantly interrelated in pediatric patients.
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