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Enamel structure in deciduous teeth from low-birth-weight infants.

J G Norén

    Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Low-birth-weight infants showed more enamel defects in their deciduous teeth. Postnatal enamel in these infants exhibited increased porosity and subsurface lesions, indicating mineralization disturbances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dental Enamel Microstructure
    • Neonatal Health

    Background:

    • Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with increased risks for various health issues.
    • Deciduous teeth enamel development can be affected by perinatal factors.
    • Understanding enamel defects in LBW infants is crucial for long-term oral health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and compare the enamel microstructure of deciduous teeth in low-birth-weight (LBW) infants versus healthy full-term infants.
    • To identify specific enamel alterations and their prevalence in LBW infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Examination of ground sections of deciduous teeth from LBW infants (birth weight < 2000 g) and healthy full-term infants.
    • Utilized polarized light microscopy and microradiography for detailed analysis.
    • Investigated enamel hypoplasia in a subset of LBW teeth.

    Main Results:

    • LBW infants exhibited more frequent and pronounced enamel changes compared to full-term infants.
    • Common findings in LBW group included diffuse increased porosity and distinct subsurface enamel lesions in postnatal enamel.
    • Enamel hypoplasias in LBW infants were located along the neonatal line, suggesting postnatal developmental disturbances.

    Conclusions:

    • Postnatal deciduous enamel appears more susceptible to mineralization disturbances in LBW infants.
    • Subsurface lesions indicate arrested maturation in late enamel development stages, particularly in cervical areas.
    • Enamel hypoplasia in LBW infants may be linked to neonatal hypocalcemia and perinatal stress.

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