Correlation between otitis media and dental malocclusion in children.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
; 12(5): 241-4, 2011 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To determine the possible correlation between otitis media and dental malocclusion in children.METHODS:
Fifty subjects (26 males and 24 females; mean age 7.8 +/- 1 years) were assessed 25 patients, with otitis media formed the study group, while 25 healthy subjects formed the control group. An otolaryngological examination and dental cast measurements were performed in order to evaluate adenoids, tonsils and dental relationships, respectively.RESULTS:
A significant correlation (p<0.05) was found between otitis media and enlargement of adenoids (13 patients, 52% in the study group) and tonsils (11 patients, 44% in the study group). Furthermore, a significant predominance (p<0.05) of posterior crossbite was found in the study group (19 children, 76%), in comparison to the control group (4 children, 16%). No correlation between otitis media and overjet, overbite, Angle Class relationship, or inadequate oral habits were found.CONCLUSIONS:
Posterior cross-bite and adenoids-tonsils enlargement are factors significantly associated with otitis media in children.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Otite Média
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Má Oclusão
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article