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.

Upper airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion: three-dimensional analyses.

The objective of this study was to evaluate volumetric changes in the upper airway using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in orthodontic patients with maxillary transversal hypoplasia undergoing maxillary disjunction. The influence of factors such as sex, age, and growth pattern on airway volumetric changes was also assessed. The sample consisted of 50 growing patients from the dental clinic of Cardenal Herrera CEU University of Valencia. Airway volume was measured in mm3 before treatment (T0) and after palatal disjunction (T1). The final sample included 37 subjects in the treatment group and 13 in the control group. The volume gained exclusively from the disjunction treatment was determined to differentiate it from natural growth. The control group showed a mean volume increase from 10,911.3 ± 1,249.6 mm3 to 13,168.9 ± 1,789.7 mm3, representing a mean increase of 2,257.6 mm3 or + 20.9%. The treatment group exhibited an increase from 14,126.3 ± 4,399.8 mm3 at T0 to 18,064.1 ± 4,565.9 mm3 at T1, corresponding to a gain of 3,937.8 mm3 or + 31.8%. Significant differences in airway volume were observed after palatal disjunction compared to the control group. The expansion of the maxilla led to a significant increase in airway volume in the treated patients, estimated at 5,183 mm3 (+ 41.5%).

Management of Hypoplastic or Hypomineralized Defects with Resin Infiltration at Pediatric Ages: Systematic Review.

Hypoplastic or hypomineralized enamel defects represent a recurrent reason for consultation within the pediatric population, causing great discomfort due to their aesthetic appearance, as well as their functional limitations. Current conservative dentistry requires minimally invasive treatments in order to treat such defects and provide successful, definitive solutions. A systematic review of the literature has been carried out in accordance with the PRISMA recommendations. A search was carried out in the PubMed, Scopus, SciELO and Web of Science databases, completed with a manual search. The following variables were extracted from the selected studies: author, year, publication journal, type of study, sample, age of the participants and the materials used for its development. From the initial electronic search of the four databases, 282 articles were identified: 34 from PubMed, 240 from Scopus, 0 from SciELO and 8 from Web of Science. After eliminating duplicate articles, a total of 225 remained. After reading the title and abstract, 158 articles were eliminated, leaving 68. Upon reading the full text, the remaining studies were eliminated for not answering the research question or the inclusion criteria, leaving a total of 13 articles. Finally, 12 articles were used to carry out the systematic review. Treatments performed to date with the ICON™ system in pediatric patients have shown good results after their application. Since the variability of diagnostic methods has been observed, new diagnostic and assessment protocols should be created after treatment to objectify their effect on hypoplastic or hypomineralized enamel defects. In the same way, it has been described that treatment provides better results if combined with other opalustre-type or remineralizing materials. This review is registered in PROSPERO with the number CRD42021288738.

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.

A Novel Mathematical Method to Diagnose the Transverse Growth Deficit of the Nasomaxillary Complex.

The diagnosis of transverse growth deficit of the maxilla in daily clinical practice is carried out mainly through the experience of a well-trained clinician, which implies a lack of objective criteria applicable in a protocolized manner. The objective of this study was to establish a mathematical method to diagnose maxillary compression in relation to the dimensions of the skull and mandible. Methods: Records of 97 cases with an overall mean age of 9.8 ± 2.6 years were analyzed by three experienced orthodontists. The group of transverse compression was comprised of 62 cases and the control group of 35 cases. The main measurements of the widths were made on a frontal teleradiography of the skull (cranial, zygomatic, orbital, maxillary, bigonial and biantegonial width) and a lateral teleradiography of the skull (facial axis, mandibular plane, SNA, SNB, ANB and Wits). It was established that from the cranial width it is possible to predict the group to which each subject studied belongs-the compression group or the control group. A mathematical formula was obtained in the form of logistic regression that allows for the diagnosis of the presence of maxillary compression based on the cranial, maxillary and orbital widths with a sensitivity of 88.7% and a specificity of 77.1%.

[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

Basic behavior guidance techniques: A survey of members of the Spanish Society of Paediatric Dentistry.

BACKGROUND: Over the last 20-30 years social trends, educational and parenting patterns, and the ethical and legal factors guiding them have led to the revaluation and even abandonment of some traditionally used behavior guidance techniques (BGTs). AIMS: To profile the professionals providing specialized pediatric treatments in Spain and understand changes in their preferences and use of basic BGTs, and the evolution of these preferences. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study was designed. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-six dentists completed a previously validated survey. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were performed to analyze the questionnaire data. RESULTS: The most common BGTs were "Tell/Show/Do" (98%) and positive reinforcement (92.1%), and the most abandoned BGT was: "hand-over-mouth" (15%), because it was rejected by parents and because of potential legal problems and psychological consequences for the patients. Of note, 37% of the professionals allowed the patient's parents to be present during the treatment. CONCLUSIONS: There has been a notable decrease in the use of certain BGTs in Spain, especially hand-over-mouth and voice control, because they are becoming less socially acceptable as the way society relates to and educates children changes.

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.

Relación entre la caries dental y la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en niños / Relationship between dental caries and adherence to Mediterranean diet in a population of children

Introducción: La caries dental es una enfermedad infecciosa de origen multifactorial y representa un importante problema de salud a nivel mundial. El objetivo del presente estudio fue establecer la relación entre la caries dental y la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea mediante el cuestionario KIDMED en una muestra de niños de edades comprendidas entre 3 y 9 años. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en una muestra de 268 niños valencianos. En primer lugar, se realizó el cuestionario KIDMED para determinar la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea del paciente. En segundo lugar, se realizó una exploración clínica de los dientes temporales empleando el índice cod y cos. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial, este último empleando la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: El 63,4% de la población estudiada presentaba caries, encontrando una media de cod de 0,234 y de cos de 0,098. El valor medio de índice KIDMED fue de 7,116 con unos valores que oscilaban entre -1 y 11. Se clasifico a los pacientes en alta adherencia a la dieta mediterránea (47,4%), adherencia media (47%) y baja adherencia a la dieta mediterránea (5,6%). Se observó una relación entre el índice cod y cos y una baja adherencia a la dieta mediterránea siendo estadísticamente significativa (p=0,000). Conclusiones: Se observó una asociación directa entre la caries dental en niños y la baja adherencia a la dieta mediterránea. (AU)

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial infectious disease which represents an important health problem worldwide. The aim of the present study was to establish the relationship between dental caries and adherence to the Mediterranean diet through the KIDMED questionnaire in a population of 3-9 year old children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a population of 268 Valencian children aged 3 to 9. First of all, questionnaire KIDMED was filled out by every patient/caregiver to determine the adherence of every patient to the Mediterranean diet. Afterwards, a clinical exploration of the temporary teeth was carried out using dmf and dmfs indexes. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were performed using Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: 63,4% of the studied population presented caries. The dmf and dmfs indexes obtained were 0,234 and 0,098 respectively. The mean value of the KIDMED index was 7,116 showing values from -1 to 11. Patients were classified as follows: High adherence to Mediterranean diet (47,4%), medium adherence (47%) and low adherence (5,6%). A statistically significant relationship was also found between dmf and dmfs indexes and a low adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p=0,000). Conclusions: A direct association was observed between dental caries in children and the low adherence to the Mediterranean diet. (AU)

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.