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Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-796357

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To evaluate socioeconomic, familiar and clinical risk variables associated to caries increment in the children's permanent dentition from seven to 10 years participating in a dental health program.Material and Methods:A sample of 301 children from nine public schools participated in the æAlways Smiling ProgramÆ took part in this study. They were evaluated for dental caries through dmft and DMF-T indexes along 2 years, and their parents completed a socio-environmental questionnaire containing questions on their income, education and family environment. Survival analysis using Kaplan-Meier method was used to evaluate the effect of the independent variables on caries increment.Results:We verified that socio-environmental variables were not associated with caries increment, while children with experience in primary dentition were 1.5 times more likely to develop caries in permanent dentition compared to those who did not have this experience.Conclusion:Schoolchildren presenting dental caries in primary dentition on baseline had higher risk of developing caries in permanent dentition and this variable should be taken in consideration by managers of dental health programs when prioritizing groups with higher care needs...


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Dental Caries/prevention & control , Dentition, Permanent , Health Education, Dental , Risk Assessment/methods , Survival Analysis , Brazil , Longitudinal Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(1): 30e1-30e6, Jan.-Feb. 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-674256

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of breastfeeding duration, pacifier use and nasal air flow with occlusal disorders among children. METHODS: This cross-sectional observational study included 138 children aged 4 and 5 years selected in all the daycare centers of the city of Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil. Questionnaires were applied to mothers to identify total duration of exclusive breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking. The independent variables were: Sucking (pacifier, bottle, finger), breastfeeding duration and nasal air flow. The dependent variables were: Open bite, crossbite, overjet, overbite, diastema and maxillary deficiency. Frequency distribution calculations were performed, a chi-square test, the Fisher exact test and, after that, stepwise logistic regression were used for statistical analysis, and the level of significance was set at 5%. RESULTS: The use of a pacifier was the most deleterious factor and increased chances of having open bite in 33.3 times, marked overjet in 2.77 times and posterior crossbite in 5.26 times. CONCLUSION: There was a significant association between non-nutritive sucking, particularly the use of a pacifier, and occlusal disorders. These findings are important to plan the treatment of preschoolers.


OBJETIVO: avaliar a associação do tempo de amamentação natural, tempo de uso de chupeta e aeração nasal em relação a problemas oclusais em crianças. MÉTODOS: foi realizado um estudo observacional transversal com universo de 138 crianças entre 4 e 5 anos, de creches de Campo Limpo Paulista/SP. Foram aplicados questionários às mães com o intuito de identificar o tempo de amamentação natural total e exclusiva e hábitos deletérios. Utilizaram-se as variáveis independentes hábitos deletérios (chupeta, mamadeira e dedo), tempo de amamentação natural e aeração nasal; e as variáveis dependentes mordida aberta, mordida cruzada, overjet, sobremordida, presença de diastema e atresia. Foram realizados cálculos das distribuições das frequências, teste de associação do qui-quadrado, exato de Fisher e, em seguida, regressão logística pelo método de stepwise, utilizando nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: o uso de chupeta foi considerado o mais prejudicial dos hábitos deletérios, aumentando em 33,3 vezes a chance de mordida aberta; 2,77 vezes a chance de apresentar overjet acentuado e 5,26 vezes as chances de apresentar mordida cruzada posterior. CONCLUSÃO: houve uma forte associação entre hábitos deletérios (especialmente o tempo de uso de chupeta) e problemas oclusais, sendo esse fato importante no planejamento do tratamento de pacientes pré-escolares.


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Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Breast Feeding , Fingersucking/adverse effects , Malocclusion/etiology , Pacifiers/adverse effects , Respiratory Mechanics/physiology , Sucking Behavior/physiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Logistic Models , Malocclusion/epidemiology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Tooth, Deciduous
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Rev. odonto ciênc ; 25(2): 126-131, 2010. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-573155

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Purpose: This paper aimed to assess the self-perceived oral health status in 137 elderly from Piracicaba city, São Paulo state, Brazil, and to investigate the influence of socio-demographic variables, institutionalization status and access to dental care services on the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) index final score. Methods: The sample comprised institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly, from 60 to 92 years old, socially independent or partially dependent, without significant cognitive alterations, with different educational and monthly income levels. An oral examination and two questionnaires were employed as instruments to gather subject characteristics. The first questionnaire included the 12 items of the GOHAI, and the second questionnaire gathered socio-demographic variables. The data were evaluated with a Chi-square test and logistic regression, with p < 0.05 as the significance cut-off. Results: The GOHAI final mean score of 27.49 indicated a low oral health self-perception, and the score was significantly associated with life style and institutionalization. The risk indicators for low oral health self-perception were the demand for urgent dental care and the self-perceived need for dental treatment. These indicators correlated with a lower GOHAI score, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.0001), demonstrating that a low oral health self-perception is directly correlated with a worse oral health clinical status. This information can be useful for planning public health policies. Conclusion: The GOHAI final score in this study was considered low. Self-motivation and self-perception of the need for dental treatment were considered risk indicators for a low final GOHAI score.


Objetivo: Este trabalho objetivou medir a auto-percepção nas condições de saúde bucal de 137 idosos do município de Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil; considerando a influência de variáveis sociodemográficas, situação de institucionalização, e acesso aos serviços de saúde bucal sobre a pontuação final do índice GOHAI. Metodologia: A amostra deste estudo foi composta por idosos institucionalizados e não institucionalizados, com idade variando de 60 a 92 anos de idade, socialmente independente ou parcialmente dependente, sem alterações cognitivas significantes, com diferentes níveis educacionais e renda mensal. Exame oral e dois questionários foram utilizados para coletar informações necessárias sobre os sujeitos da pesquisa: um primeiro composto pelos 12 itens do índice GOHAI, e um segundo para análise das variáveis sociodemográficas. Os dados foram tratados pelo teste do Qui-Quadrado e Regressão Logística, considerando P<0,05. Resultados: A média final do índice GOHAI foi de 27,49 denotando um baixo nível de auto-percepção, e uma associação estatisticamente significante para as variáveis estilo de vida e institucionalização. Foi considerado fator de risco para baixa auto-percepção da saúde bucal a demanda urgente por assistência odontológica e a necessidade sentida pelo paciente para assistência odontológica, resultando em um baixo índice GOHAI, com diferença estatisticamente significante (P<0,0001), provando que uma baixa auto-percepção da saúde bucal tem correlação direta com uma pior condição clínica de saúde bucal, podendo ser utilizado para planejamento em saúde pública. Conclusão: A pontuação final do índice GOHAI neste estudo é considerada baixa. Auto-motivação e auto-percepção para necessidade de assistência odontológica foram considerados indicadores de risco para uma baixa pontuação do índice GOHAI.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Self Concept , Geriatric Dentistry , Quality of Life , Oral Health , Cross-Sectional Studies , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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