Relationship between Nutrition and Development of the Jaws in Children: A Pilot Study.

Craniofacial growth and development have been shown to be influenced by various environmental factors that impact child development. This study aims to analyze the different patterns of feeding during early childhood, starting from birth, and assess the variability of nutrition during the first stage of childhood, along with the habits developed, to study their impact on jaw development. The study was conducted on a sample of twenty-five patients aged 3 to 5, following approval from the ethics committee of the Catholic University of Valencia. Informed consent was obtained from the fathers, mothers, and/or legal guardians, who were administered surveys on habits and diet. Cephalometric measurements within the parameters of ideal occlusion were subsequently taken. While previous studies examined this subject, the findings are challenging to evaluate. However, this study identified significant associations (p = 0.001) between clinical measurements and children's eating habits. The growth and development of the craniofacial cavity are influenced by multiple factors, including a child's diet and habits. Nonetheless, further research is required to determine whether diet can be considered a determining factor in proper jaw growth.

Association between the Severity of Dental Caries and the Degree of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the Pediatric Population.

Children who show better eating practices are less likely to suffer from severe caries than those who eat a diet rich in sugars. In the present study, we aimed to establish the relationship between the severity of dental caries and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. A cross-sectional study was carried out in which 263 children aged 2 to 14 years old were examined intraorally to analyze the presence and severity of caries. Children's parents/caregivers completed the KIDMED questionnaire to determine their degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The results showed that the prevalence of caries is greater than 80% in children with medium or low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and remains significant at 67% in the high adherence group (p = 0.010). A statistically significant negative correlation of weak magnitude (r = −0.29; p < 0.001) was found between adherence and the number of carious teeth. Caries severity in the first molars is also influenced by adherence to the diet in a statistically significant way. In conclusion, there is an association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the prevalence, extension, and severity of caries in the pediatric population.

[Association between eating behavior pattern and caries in a population of children aged 3 to 9 years in the province of Alicante]. / Asociación entre el patrón de conducta alimentaria y la caries en una población de niños de 3 a 9 años de la provincia de Alicante.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: dental caries is the most common contagious infectious disease of childhood. Much has been studied about the effect of a healthy diet on oral health, but little attention has been paid to the importance of eating patterns. Objectives: to establish the relationship between dental caries and eating behavior pattern using the Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) in a sample of children. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out by selecting any boy or girl between 3 and 9 years who attended a dental clinic in the province of Alicante (Spain). An oral examination was performed to diagnose caries in children whose parents signed an informed consent. These parents/caregivers were also given the CEBQ to fill out. Results: a total of 276 children with a mean age of 86.5 months were examined. A higher average score was observed in the "food-avoidant" dimension in: "demand for food" and in the "response to satiety". A statistically significant difference was obtained in the mean values of the variables "slow eating" (p = 0.016) and "response to satiety" (p = 0.001) of the groups with and without caries. That is, the time a person spends eating influences the development of caries. Likewise, the ability of a person to be satisfied is also related to caries. Conclusions: the eating behavior pattern of children is a risk factor associated with infant caries.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la caries dental es la enfermedad infecciosa contagiosa más común de la infancia. Se ha estudiado mucho sobre el efecto que tiene una dieta saludable en la salud oral, pero no se ha prestado mucha atención a la importancia que tiene el patrón de conducta alimentaria. Objetivos: establecer la relación entre la caries dental y el patrón de conducta alimentaria mediante el cuestionario Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) en una muestra de niños. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal y descriptivo seleccionando a cualquier niño o niña de entre 3 y 9 años que acudió a una clínica odontológica de la provincia de Alicante. Se hizo una exploración oral para diagnosticar la caries a los niños cuyos padres firmaron un consentimiento informado. También se les dio a estos padres/cuidadores el CEBQ para cumplimentar. Resultados: en total se examinaron 276 niños con una edad media de 86,5 meses. Se observó una mayor puntuación promedio en la dimensión Antiingesta en: "exigencia frente a los alimentos" y "respuesta a la saciedad". Se obtuvo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en los valores medios de la variables "lentitud para comer" (p = 0,016) y "respuesta a la saciedad" (p = 0,001) de los grupos con y sin caries. Es decir, el tiempo que dedica una persona a comer influye en la aparición de caries. Asimismo, la capacidad que tiene una persona de saciarse también está relacionada con el desarrollo de caries. Conclusiones: el patrón de conducta alimentaria en los niños es un factor de riesgo asociado a la caries infantil.

Relaciones entre los estilos de crianza actuales, el empleo de las técnicas de orientación del comportamiento y su enseñanza en Odontopediatría. Revisión bibliográfica. / Relações entre os estilos de criação atuais, a utilização das técnicas de orientação comportamental e seu ensino em Odontopediatria. Revisão bibliográfica. / Relationships between current parenting styles, the use of behavioral guidance techniques and their teaching in Pediatric Dentistry. A bibliographic review.

Introducción: Los cambios en los estilos de crianza de los últimos 25 años han llevado a desestimar en Odontopediatria algunas técnicas de orientación conductual (TODC) clásicas porque los padres las consideran poco apropiadas para sus hijos. Esto ha generado cambios en los programas de formación en Odontopediatría. Objetivo: Revisar las TODC más empleadas actualmente por odontopediatras, las más enseñadas en los programas de Odontología y la influencia de la aceptación parental en ello. Material y método: se realizó una revisión descriptiva de la literatura. Para establecer la base documental, constituida por 42 artículos, se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos: Cochrane, SciElo, Medline y Google Academy. Resultados:La familia ha experimentado un proceso de transformación con nuevos modelos de relaciones familiares y de crianza. Aunque los odontopediatras reconocen que la crianza autoritativa es la que favorece un comportamiento más positivo en el consultorio, perciben una tendencia parental hacia la permisividad. Eso ha favorecido que el empleo de algunas TODC clásicas, como control de voz o la estabilización física activa haya disminuido y la formación y entrenamiento al respecto también. Conclusiones:La formación de los odontopediatras está influenciada por el entorno socio-cultural y por aspectos ético-legales cambiantes. Ante la tendencia actual a un patrón de crianza más permisivo las TODC más enseñadas en los programas de Odontopediatría y, las más empleadas por los odontopediatras son las de comunicación. Conocer el patrón de crianza parental puede orientar al profesional para sugerir las TODC más adecuadas a cada entorno familiar

Introdução: As mudanças nos estilos de criação dos últimos 25 anos levaram a rejeitar algumas técnicas de orientação comportamental (TOC) clássicas em Odontopediatria porque os pais as consideravam inapropriadas para seus filhos. Isto gerou mudanças nos programas de formação em Odontopediatria. Objetivo: Revisar as TOC mais utilizadas atualmente pelos odontopediatras, as mais ensinadas nos programas de Odontologia e a influência da aceitação parental em todo isso. Material e método: Foi feita uma revisão descritiva da literatura. Para estabelecer a base documental, composta por 42 artigos, realizou-se uma pesquisa nas bases de datos: Cochrane, SciElo, Medline y Google Academy. Resultados: A família passou por um processo de transformação com novos modelos de relacionamento familiar e parental. Embora os odontopediatras reconheçam que a criação autoritativa é a que favorece um comportamento mais positivo no consultório, percebem também uma tendência dos pais à permissividade. Isso tem favorecido que o emprego de algumas TOC clássicas, como controle de voz ou a estabilização física ativa, tenha diminuído e a formação e treinamento a esse respeito também. Conclusões: A formação dos odontopediatras é influenciada pelo entorno sócio-cultural e por aspetos ético-legais mutáveis. Dada a tendência atual para um modelo de criação mais permissivo as TOC mais ensinadas nos programas de Odontopediatria e, as mais empregadas pelos odontopediatras são as de comunicação. Conhecer o modelo parental pode orientar o profissional para sugerir as TOC mais adequadas a cada ambiente familiar

Introduction: The changes in parenting styles in the last 25 years have led to the dismissal in pediatric dentistry of some classic behavioral guidance techniques (BGT) because parents consider them inappropriate for their children. This has generated changes in the training programs in Pediatric Dentistry. Objective: To review the BTG most currently used by pediatric dentists, the most taught in Dentistry programs and the influence of parental acceptance on it. Material and method: A descriptive review of the literature was carried out. To establish the documentary base, consisting of 42 articles, a search was carried out in the databases: Cochrane, SciElo, Medline and Google Academy. Results: The family has undergone a process of transformation with new models of family and parenting relationships. Although pediatric dentists recognize that authoritative parenting is the one that favors a more positive behavior in the dental office, they perceive a parental tendency towards permissiveness that has favored the decrease in the use of some classic BGT, such as voice control or active physical stabilization, and the learning and training about them as well. Conclusions: The training of pediatric dentists is influenced by the socio-cultural environment and by the changing ethical-legal aspects. Given the current trend towards a more permissive parenting pattern, the most taught and most used BGT in Pediatric Dentistry programs are communication techniques. Knowing the parental upbringing pattern can guide the professional to suggest the most appropriate BGT for each family environment

Influencia del patrón de crianza parental sobre el comportamiento del paciente pediátrico en la clínica dental: estudio piloto / Influência do padrão parental no comportamento do paciente pediátrico na clínica odontológica: estudo piloto / Influence of the parental styles on the behavior of the pediatric patient in the dental clinic: pilot study

Objetivos: Estudiar el comportamiento y la ansiedad de pacientes de 4-8 años durante la primera visita dental, relacionando dicho comportamiento con las prácticas parentales. Material y métodos: Se diseñó un estudio clínico transversal observacional. La selección de los pacientes se realizó mediante un muestreo no probabilístico consecutivo de conveniencia. Los padres cumplimentaron un cuestionario antes de la visita, y se realizó la evaluación del niño mediante la observación para determinar su nivel de ansiedad y el tipo de comportamiento. Resultados: 18 niños de edades comprendidas entre 4 y 8 años participaron en el estudio. El 72,2 % de los participantes tuvo un nivel de ansiedad "inquieto" y el 27,8 % "relajado". El 72,2 % tuvo un comportamiento "levemente positivo". El estilo de crianza mayoritario fue el "autoritativo" con un 83,3 %. No se ha visto una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el nivel de ansiedad y el comportamiento de los niños en la primera visita dental y el estilo de crianza (p>0,5). Conclusiones: El nivel de ansiedad de los niños no está influenciado con el estilo de crianza. Sin embargo, se ha visto un mejor comportamiento en la primera visita dental en los niños con padres autoritativos.

Objetivos: Estudar o comportamento e a ansiedade de pacientes de 4 a 8 anos durante a primeira consulta odontológica, relacionando esse comportamento às práticas parentais. Material e métodos: Foi elaborado um estudo clínico transversal não experimental. A seleção dos pacientes foi realizada inicialmente por meio de amostragem não probabilística consecutiva por conveniência. Os pais receberam um questionário antes da visita e, posteriormente, a criança foi avaliada por observação para determinar seu nível de ansiedade e tipo de comportamento. Resultados: participaram do estudo 18 crianças com idades entre 4 e 8 anos. 72,2% dos participantes apresentavam nível de ansiedade "inquieto" e 27,8% "relaxado". 72,2% tiveram um comportamento "ligeiramente positivo". O estilo parental majoritário foi "autoritativo" com 83,3%. Não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o nível de ansiedade e o comportamento das crianças na primeira consulta ao dentista e o estilo parental (p> 0,5). Conclusões: O nível de ansiedade das crianças não é influenciado pelo estilo parental. No entanto, um melhor comportamento na primeira consulta odontológica foi observado em crianças com pais autoritativos.

Objectives: To study the behavior and anxiety of 4-8 year-old patients during the first dental visit, relating this behavior to parenting practices. Material and methods: A non-experimental cross-sectional clinical study was designed. The selection of patients was initially carried out by means of a non-probabilistic consecutive convenience sampling. A questionnaire was given to the parents before the visit, and subsequently the child's evaluation was carried out through observation to determine the level of anxiety and the type of behavior of the child. Results: 18 children aged between 4 and 8 years participated in the study. 72.2% of the participants had a "restless" anxiety level and 27.8 "relaxed". 72.2% had a "slightly positive" behavior. The majority parenting style was "authoritative" with 83.3%. No statistically significant difference was seen between the children's anxiety level and behavior at the first dental visit and parenting style (p> 0.5). Conclusions: The children's anxiety level is not influenced by the parenting style, however, a better behavior has been seen in the first dental visit in children with authoritative parents

The use of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 on oral health indexes in a school population: A pilot randomized clinical trial.

To assess the effects of a probiotic upon oral health indices in adolescents and to establish relationships between these indices and dietary habits and oral hygiene. Twenty-seven adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age were randomized into two groups. The study group received tablets containing Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938/ATCC 5289 for 28 days, while the control group received tablets without any bacteria. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus sp., and salivary pH were assessed at baseline and at 7, 14, 21, 28, and 45 days. The plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding indices were recorded at baseline and at 14, 28, and 45 days. Dietary and oral hygiene habits were also evaluated by means of a questionnaire. A less marked rise in S. mutans was recorded in the study group. Improvements were observed in terms of plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding, though statistical significance was not reached. Oral pH increased in the study group, though not to a significant degree. Poorer eating habits were significantly correlated to increased plaque. The study parameters decreased with the two strains of L. reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289, though the results failed to reach statistical.

Conocimientos de erosión en adolescentes españoles / Conhecimento sobre a erosão dentaria em adolescentes espanhóisArtigo originale-220178Vol 11 N° 1 Enero - Junio 2021 / Erosion knowledge in Spanish adolescents

Objetivos: Determinar en una muestra de adolescentes españoles sus conocimientos sobre la erosión dental y los alimentos, bebidas y hábitos alimenticios que la producen. Material y métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal. La muestra estuvo constituida por 348 adolescentes entre 12 y 17 años. Se valoró su conocimiento sobre la erosión dental y sus factores etiológicos mediante un cuestionario. Resultados: El 17,82% refirió conocer la erosión dental, el 26,44% solo había oído hablar de ella y el 62,35% pensaba erróneamente que los términos erosión y caries eran equivalentes. Al relacionar el conocimiento sobre los alimentos que producen erosión dental y la edad de los participantes se observó que el grupo de 16-17 años conocía en un porcentaje significativamente mayor la capacidad erosiva de la naranja (p<0,05), el limón (p<0,05), la fresa (p<0,01) y el kiwi (p<0,01). Esto se observó también con las bebidas gaseosas (p<0,01) y las isotónicas (p<0,01). Conclusiones: El nivel de conocimientos sobre la erosión dental es en general bajo, aumentando con la edad. La capacidad erosiva de los cítricos y de las bebidas gaseosas es más conocida entre los adolescentes que la de otros alimentos o bebidas.

Objetivos: Determinar em uma amostra de adolescentes espanhóis seu conhecimento sobre a erosão dentaria e os alimentos, as bebidas e os hábitos alimentares que a produzem. Material e métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal. A amostra foi composta por 348 adolescentes entre 12 e 17 anos. O conhecimento sobre erosão dentaria e seus fatores etiológicos foi avaliada por meio de um questionário. Resultados: 17,82% relataram conhecer erosão dentaria; 26,44% tinham ouvido falar dela e 62,35% pensavam erroneamente que os termos erosão e càrie eram equivalentes. Ao relacionar o conhecimento sobre os alimentos que produzem erosão dentaria y a idade dos participantes observou-se que o grupo de 16-17 anos conhecia em uma porcentagem significativamente maior a capacidade erosiva da laranja (p<0,05), do limão (p<0,05), do morango (p<0,01) e do kiwi (p<0,01). Isto também foi observado com refrigerantes (p<0,01) e bebidas isotônicas (p<0,01). Concluções: O conhecimento sobre erosão dentaria foi geralmente baixo, aumentando com a idade. Os adolescentes conhecem melhor a capacidade erosiva de frutas cítricas e refrigerantes do que outros alimentos ou bebidas.

Objectives: To determine in a sample of Spanish adolescents their knowledge of dental erosion and the food, drinks and eating habits that produce it. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample consisted of 348 adolescents between 12 and 17 years old. Their knowledge of dental erosion and its etiological factors was assessed through a questionnaire. Results: 17.82% reported knowing dental erosion, 26.44% had only heard of it and 62.35% mistakenly thought that the terms erosion and caries were equivalent. When relating knowledge about the foods that cause dental erosion and the age of the participants, it was observed that the group of 16-17 years knew in a significantly higher percentage the erosive capacity of the orange (p <0.05), the lemon ( p <0.05), strawberry (p <0.01) and kiwi (p <0.01). This was also observed with soft drinks (p <0.01) and isotonic drinks (p <0.01). Conclusions: The level of knowledge about dental erosion was generally low, increasing with age. The erosive capacity of citrus fruits and soft drinks is better known among adolescents than that of other foods or drinks.

Erosión dental en una muestra de niños valencianos. Prevalencia y evaluación de los hábitos de alimentación / Dental erosion in a sample of Valencian children. Prevalence and evaluation of eating habits

INTRODUCCIÓN: la erosión dental es la pérdida patológica, crónica, localizada e indolora de los tejidos dentarios, producida por la acción química de ácidos y sin la intervención de la acción de microorganismos. En los últimos años se ha observado un incremento significativo de la prevalencia de esta patología, especialmente en niños y adolescentes. OBJETIVOS: determinar la prevalencia de la erosión dental en la dentición temporal mediante el índice Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) en niños de entre 5 y 12 años, y determinar los hábitos de alimentación que pueden favorecer en ellos el desarrollo de lesiones. MÉTODOS: se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en una muestra de 391 niños. Se realizó una encuesta donde se analizaron los hábitos de alimentación, y se realizó una exploración clínica de los dientes temporales empleando el índice BEWE. RESULTADOS: la prevalencia de la erosión dental en la muestra estudiada fue del 19,7 %, presentándose con mayor frecuencia lesiones iniciales. CONCLUSIONES: el 30,62 % de la población estudiada presentaba riesgo bajo de erosión dental, observándose un aumento del riesgo a medida que aumentaba el consumo de bebidas ácidas (bebidas gaseosas, bebidas isotónicas y zumos de frutas) y frutas ácidas, como naranjas, uvas y manzanas

INTRODUCTION: dental erosion is the pathological, chronic, localized and painless loss of dental tissues, produced by the chemical action of acids, where the action of microorganisms is not involved. In recent years, a significant increase in the prevalence of this pathology has been observed, especially in children and adolescents. OBJECTIVES: to determine the prevalence of dental erosion in temporary dentition using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination Index (BEWE) in children between 5 and 12 years of age, and to determine the eating habits that may favor the development of these lesions. METHODS: a cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 391 children. A survey was conducted where eating habits were analyzed and a clinical examination of the temporary teeth was performed using the BEWE index. RESULTS: the prevalence of dental erosion in the studied sample was 19.7 %, with mild lesions being most common. CONCLUSIONS: in all, 30.62 % of the studied population had a low risk of dental erosion, and risk was seen to increase with consumption of acidic beverages (soft drinks, isotonic drinks and fruit juices) and acidic fruits such as oranges, grapes and apples

[Dental erosion in a sample of Valencian children. Prevalence and evaluation of eating habits]. / Erosión dental en una muestra de niños valencianos. Prevalencia y evaluación de los hábitos de alimentación.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: dental erosion is the pathological, chronic, localized and painless loss of dental tissues, produced by the chemical action of acids, where the action of microorganisms is not involved. In recent years, a significant increase in the prevalence of this pathology has been observed, especially in children and adolescents. Objectives: to determine the prevalence of dental erosion in temporary dentition using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination Index (BEWE) in children between 5 and 12 years of age, and to determine the eating habits that may favor the development of these lesions. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 391 children. A survey was conducted where eating habits were analyzed and a clinical examination of the temporary teeth was performed using the BEWE index. Results: the prevalence of dental erosion in the studied sample was 19.7 %, with mild lesions being most common. Conclusions: in all, 30.62 % of the studied population had a low risk of dental erosion, and risk was seen to increase with consumption of acidic beverages (soft drinks, isotonic drinks and fruit juices) and acidic fruits such as oranges, grapes and apples.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la erosión dental es la pérdida patológica, crónica, localizada e indolora de los tejidos dentarios, producida por la acción química de ácidos y sin la intervención de la acción de microorganismos. En los últimos años se ha observado un incremento significativo de la prevalencia de esta patología, especialmente en niños y adolescentes. Objetivos: determinar la prevalencia de la erosión dental en la dentición temporal mediante el índice Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) en niños de entre 5 y 12 años, y determinar los hábitos de alimentación que pueden favorecer en ellos el desarrollo de lesiones. Métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en una muestra de 391 niños. Se realizó una encuesta donde se analizaron los hábitos de alimentación, y se realizó una exploración clínica de los dientes temporales empleando el índice BEWE. Resultados: la prevalencia de la erosión dental en la muestra estudiada fue del 19,7 %, presentándose con mayor frecuencia lesiones iniciales. Conclusiones: el 30,62 % de la población estudiada presentaba riesgo bajo de erosión dental, observándose un aumento del riesgo a medida que aumentaba el consumo de bebidas ácidas (bebidas gaseosas, bebidas isotónicas y zumos de frutas) y frutas ácidas, como naranjas, uvas y manzanas.