Práticas de higiene bucal em bebês de 6 meses de idade / Oral hygiene practices in babies aged 6 months

Resumo: Introdução a recomendação mais atual é de que a higiene bucal deve ser iniciada após a erupção do primeiro dente. Porém, há divergência de opiniões a respeito da necessidade ou não da higiene bucal do bebê desdentado. Objetivo: avaliar as práticas maternas de higienização bucal dos bebês menores de 6 meses de idade. Material e método : foi aplicado um formulário digital contendo quatro questões sobre informações sociodemográficas e quatro questões específicas. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva, e os resultados foram comparados estatisticamente entre as crianças que receberam e não receberam higiene bucal antes dos 6 meses de idade. Resultado: pode-se observar que a idade, a escolaridade e a renda familiar das mães que realizavam higiene bucal de seus filhos antes da erupção do primeiro dente foram maiores do que das mães que não realizavam esse tipo de higiene. A idade das crianças, a idade de erupção do primeiro dente, o recebimento de orientações profissionais e o tipo de aleitamento não diferiram entre os grupos. Conclusão: ainda há uma grande parcela de mães que realiza higiene bucal dos bebês edêntulos.

Abstract: Introduction the starts of oral hygiene after the first tooth eruption is the most current recommendation. However, there are differences of opinion regarding whether or not oral hygiene is necessary for edentulous babies. Objective: to evaluate the maternal practices of oral hygiene of babies under 6 months of age. Material and method: a digital form was applied containing 4 questions about sociodemographic information and 4 specific questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed and the results were statistically compared between children who received and did not receive oral hygiene before 6 months of age. Result: it can be observed that the age, education and family income of mothers who performed oral hygiene before the eruption of the first tooth was higher than that of mothers who did not perform this type of hygiene. The age of the children, age of eruption of the first tooth, whether they received professional guidance and type of breastfeeding did not differ between the groups. Conclusion: there is still a large portion of mothers who perform oral hygiene of edentulous babies.

Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms in COX2 Gene and their Association with Signs and Symptoms of Teething - A Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in the COX2 gene (rs689466 and rs5275) and local and systemic signs and symptoms of teething. Material and Methods: Forty-four pairs of mothers-babies/toddlers were included. Erupted primary teeth were evaluated during clinical examination. Local and systemic signs and symptoms of teething were obtained from mothers' reporting via anamnesis. Samples of buccal cells were retrieved for DNA genotyping using real-time PCR. The T-test, Chi-square test, logistic regression, and haplotype analyses were applied. Results: Almost all mothers (95.5%) reported at least one local or systemic sign and symptom of teething. The most common was increased salivation (79.5%), diarrhea (72.3 %), and fever (70.5 %). The mean number of signs and symptoms per child was higher in boys than girls (mean = 5.1; SD= 1.5; p=0.008). Sleep disturbance (p=0.03) and loss of appetite (p=0.05) were more reported in boys. The rs689466 and rs5275 were not associated with signs and symptoms of teething (p>0.05). Conclusion: The single nucleotide polymorphisms in the COX2 gene (rs689466 and rs5275) were not associated with local and systemic signs and symptoms of teething.

Manifestaciones orales en paciente infantil con síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld: informe de caso / Manifestações orais em paciente infantil com síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld: relato de caso / Oral manifestations in child patient with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome: case report

El síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld es un trastorno autosómico recesivo caracterizado por una tétrada de enanismo desproporcionado, displasia ectodérmica, polidactilia postaxial y malformaciones cardíacas congénitas. En este artículo, presentamos el caso de un niño brasileño de 6 años con síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld que presentó un número notable de características orales y dentales clásicas y hallazgos poco comunes como taurodontismo. El examen clínico reveló hipoplasia múltiple del esmalte, surco vestibular ausente, aserraduras alveolares en la región anterior del maxilar, dientes ausentes, dientes cónicos, canino inferior girado, mordida cruzada posterior bilateral, caries dental y un nódulo. Radiográficamente se observa agenesia dentaria, taurodontismo de molares primarios y permanentes y retraso en la erupción dentaria. Los hallazgos clínicos y radiográficos pueden estar presentes desde el nacimiento y el odontopediatra tiene un papel fundamental en el diagnóstico precoz del síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld, así como en la prevención de problemas orales, rehabilitación e intervenciones estéticas.

A síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld é uma doença autossômica recessiva caracterizada por uma tétrade de baixa estatura desproporcional, displasia ectodérmica, polidactilia pós-axial e malformações cardíacas congênitas. Neste artigo, será relatado um caso de um menino brasileiro de 6 anos de idade com síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld que apresenta um número notável de características orais e dentárias clássicas e achados incomuns como taurodontismo. Ao exame clínico foi revelado hipoplasia múltipla do esmalte, sulco vestibular ausente, serrilhas alveolares na maxila anterior, dentes ausentes, dentes cônicos, canino inferior rotacionado, mordida cruzada posterior bilateral, cárie dentária e um nódulo. Radiograficamente, foi observado agenesia dentária, taurodontismo de molares decíduos e permanentes e atraso na erupção dentária. Os achados clínicos e radiográficos podem estar presentes desde o nascimento e o odontopediatra tem papel fundamental no diagnóstico precoce da síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld, bem como na prevenção de problemas bucais, reabilitação e intervenções estéticas.

Ellis­van Creveld syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a tetrad of disproportionate dwarfism, ectodermal dysplasia, postaxial polydactyly, and congenital heart malformations. In this article, we hereby present a case of a 6-year-old Brazilian boy with Ellis­van Creveld syndrome who presented with a remarkable number of classical oral and dental features and uncommon findings such as taurodontism. Clinical examination revealed multiple enamel hypoplasia, absent vestibular sulcus, alveolar serrations in the maxilla anterior region, missing teeth, conical teeth, lower canine rotation, bilateral posterior crossbite, dental caries, and a nodule. Radiographically were observed teeth agenesis, taurodontism of deciduous and permanent molars, and delayed tooth eruption. Clinical and radiographic findings may be present from birth and the pediatric dentist has a fundamental role in the early diagnosis of Ellis­van Creveld syndrome, as well as oral problems prevention, rehabilitation, and aesthetic interventions.

Number of erupted teeth at the age of 12 and 24 months: a maternal report validation study

Aim: To verify the validity of maternal reports on the number of deciduous teeth erupted in their children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed with children enrolled in a Birth Cohort at the age of 12 months in the first stage and 24 months in the second stage. At both stages, children were clinically examined, and mothers reported the number of teeth of their children. Comparison between groups was performed using the Mann-Whitney non-paired Wilcoxon test. Level of agreement between two methods were estimated by the Observed Agreement, Weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation coefficients. Results: A total of 125 children were examined in the first stage, with mean number of reported teeth of 6.2. In the second stage, 149 children were examined, with mean number of reported teeth of 15.9. High level of agreement, kappa values and intraclass correlation coefficients were observed for both arches in both periods (p<0.001). Conclusions: Maternal report on the number of teeth erupted in children was reliable and valid. Thus, it seems to be a useful instrument for collecting data in population-based epidemiological studies targeting young children

Odontoma composto extenso em paciente pediátrico: relato de caso / Extended compound odontoma in a pediatric patient: case report / Odontoma compuesta ampliada en paciente pediátrico: reporte de caso

Introdução: Odontomas são tumores odontogênicos, considerados hamartomas de desenvolvimento que frequentemente interferem na erupção dentária. O presente estudo tem como objetivo relatar o caso clínico de odontoma composto em região posterior da mandíbula, desde o achado radiográfico até o momento cirúrgico e confirmação diagnóstica com exame histopatológico. Relato do caso: trata-se de paciente do sexo feminino, 7 anos, branca, encaminhada da Unidade de Saúde da Família (USF) ao ambulatório do Serviço de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial do Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz (UHOC), devido a um achado radiográfico radiopaco, de limites bem definidos, com halo radiolúcido circundante, no corpo da mandíbula do lado esquerdo, entre as raízes dos dentes 74 e 75. O tratamento proposto foi a excisão cirúrgica conservadora sob anestesia geral. Após a retirada da lesão, foram identificadas calcificações múltiplas diferentes tamanhos e formas, de assemelhando-se a dentículos, encaminhadas para exame histopatológico e confirmando o diagnóstico de odontoma composto. Após 7 dias, observou-se um processo de cicatrização satisfatório. Ela será acompanhada para analisar a progressão do reparo e movimentação da bolsa óssea na dentição permanente na região. Considerações finais: Portanto, recomenda-se o tratamento cirúrgico conservador, através da remoção completa da lesão e preservação máxima dos dentes retidos. Para isso, a identificação na fase inicial e o tratamento adequado são essenciais... (AU)

Introduction: Odontomas are odontogenic tumors, considered developmental hamartomas that often interfere with tooth eruption. The present study aims to report the clinical case of compound odontoma in the posterior region of the jaw, from the radiographic finding to the surgical moment and diagnostic confirmation with histopathological examination. Case report: this is a female patient, 7 years old, white, referred from the Family Health Unit (FHU) to the outpatient clinic of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Oswaldo Cruz University Hospital (OCUH), due to a radiopaque radiographic finding, with well-defined limits and a surrounding radiolucent halo, in the body of the jaw on the left side, between the roots of teeth 74 and 75. The proposed treatment was conservative surgical excision under general anesthesia. After removal of the lesion, multiple calcifications of different sizes and shapes were identified, resembling denticles, referred for histopathological examination and confirming the diagnosis of compound odontoma. After 7 days, a satisfactory healing process was observed. She will be followed up to analyze the progression of bone pocket repair and movement in permanent dentition in the region. Final considerations: Therefore, conservative surgical treatment is recommended, through the complete removal of the lesion and maximum preservation of retained teeth. For this identification at an early stage and proper treatment are essential... (AU)

Erupción dentaria, actualización en los mecanismos eruptivos: a propósito de un caso / Dental eruption, update in eruptive mechanisms: on the purpose of a case

Introducción: El presente artículo ahonda en las teorías más aceptadas sobre el proceso de erupción dental en la literatura de hoy en día y, desde este enfoque, expone el caso clínico de una paciente de 12 años de edad que presentaba retención de caninos y molares temporales. A dicha paciente se le trató clínicamente mediante exodoncias seriadas y se muestra su evolución posterior al tratamiento dental. Objetivos: Lograr entender de mejor manera el proceso de la erupción dental en base a la actual bibliografía. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica con palabras claves: "erupción dental", "extracciones seriadas", "retención dental" y "evolución dental". La paciente fue evaluada y tratada ortodóncicamente, mediante extracciones seriadas y se realizaron controles dentales periódicos con toma de radiografía panorámica para evaluar su evolución. Conclusión: El folículo dental y el retículo estrellado son las estructuras encargadas de generar el proceso eruptivo del diente mediante la interacción de diversas moléculas. Estas moléculas deben encajar dentro de un contexto para que cada diente erupcione de manera independiente.

Introduction: This article delves into the most accepted theories about the dental eruption process in today's literature and, from this perspective, presents the clinical case of a 12-year-old patient who presented retention of temporary canines and molars. This patient was treated clinically by means of serial extractions and her evolution after dental treatment is shown. Objectives: This article delves into the most accepted theories about the dental eruption process in today's literature and, from this perspective, presents the clinical case of a 12-year-old patient who presented retention of temporary canines and molars. This patient was treated clinically by means of serial extractions and her evolution after dental treatment is shown. Materials and methods: A bibliographic review was carried out with key words: "dental eruption", "serial extractions", "dental retention" and "dental evolution". The patient was evaluated and treated orthodontically by serial extractions and periodic dental check-ups were carried out with panoramic radiography to evaluate her evolution. Conclusion: The dental follicle and the stellate reticulum are the structures responsible for generating the eruptive process of the tooth through the interaction of various molecules. These molecules must fit into a context for each tooth to erupt independently.

Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of infraoccluded primary second molars / 中华口腔医学杂志

Infraocclusion is a phenomenon that the relative occlusal growth of a tooth stops after the period of active eruption and then the tooth becomes depressed below the occlusal plane. Infraocclusion occurred more commonly in children and the mostly affected teeth were the primary mandibular second molars. The occlusal problem caused by infraocclusion may progressively worsen with age. This review summarizes the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of infraoccluded second primary molars, so as to provide reference for the dental clinicians.

Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange y su relación con la erupción dentaria: análisis caso clínico / Analisar o caso de um paciente com síndrome de Cornelia de Lange e sua relação com la erupção dentária / Dental eruption aspects of Cornelia de Lange syndrome: case report

El Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange (SCDL), es una anomalía genética cuya prevalencia es de 1:62.000- 1:45.000 de los nacimientos. Se atribuye principalmente a mutaciones en los genes NIPBL, SMC3 y SMC1A. Se caracteriza por presentar alteraciones físicas generales, alteración cognitiva y del lenguaje; y rasgos orofaciales como la sinofridia, hirsutismo, también existe maloclusión, retardo de la erupción, apiñamiento, anodoncia, malformación de las extremidades, retraso del desarrollo pre y postnatal y otras malformaciones congénitas. Objetivo: Analizar el caso de paciente con síndrome de Cornelia de Lange y su relación con algunos hallazgos reportados en la literatura especialmente la erupción dentaria. Se presenta paciente lactante femenina de 2 años y 5 meses, procedente de Valencia, con diagnóstico genético de Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange, plumbemia, y litiasis biliar, que acude a la consulta del Postgrado de Odontopediatría de la Universidad de Carabobo por presentar retardo en la erupción dentaria. Se realiza historia clínica, examen clínico general donde se observa retraso psicomotor, del lenguaje y características fenotípicas propias del síndrome. A la evaluación clínica intrabucal se observa rebordes gingivales con inserción normal de frenillos y ausencia de unidades dentarias (retardo de erupción). La erupción dentaria puede verse afectada en pacientes con diagnóstico de Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange, tanto en su cronología como en la secuencia de erupción.

A síndrome de Cornelia de Lange (SCDL) é uma anormalidade genética com prevalência de 1: 62.000-1: 45.000 de nascimentos. É atribuído principalmente a mutações nos genes NIPBL, SMC3 e SMC1A. Caracteriza-se por apresentar alterações físicas gerais, alteração cognitiva e de linguagem; e características orofaciais, como sinofrídios, hirsutismo, também há má oclusão, erupção retardada, aglomeração, anodontia, malformação de membros, atraso no desenvolvimento pré-natal e pós-natal e outras malformações congênitas. Objetivo: Analisar o caso de um paciente com síndrome de Cornelia de Lange e sua relação com alguns achados relatados na literatura, principalmente erupção dentária. Apresentamos uma paciente de enfermagem de Valência com 2 anos e 5 meses de idade, com diagnóstico genético da síndrome de Cornelia de Lange, plumbemia e litíase biliar, que compareceu à consulta de pós-graduação em Odontopediatria da Universidade de Carabobo por apresentar atraso erupção dentária. História clínica, exame clínico geral, onde são observados retardo psicomotor, linguagem e características fenotípicas da síndrome. Uma avaliação clínica intraoral mostra sulcos gengivais com inserção normal de aparelho e ausência de unidades dentárias (erupção tardia). A erupção dentária pode ser afetada em pacientes diagnosticados com Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange, tanto na cronologia quanto na sequência da erupção.

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (SCDL) is a genetic abnormality with a prevalence of 1: 62,000- 1: 45,000 of births. It is mainly attributed to mutations in the NIPBL, SMC3 and SMC1A genes. It is characterized by presenting general physical alterations, cognitive and language alteration; and orofacial features such as sinofridia, hirsutism, there is also malocclusion, delayed eruption, crowding, anodontia, limb malformation, prenatal and postnatal developmental delay, and other congenital malformations. Objective: To analyze the case of a patient with Cornelia de Lange syndrome and its relationship with some findings reported in the literature, especially dental eruption. We present a 2-year-old and 5-month-old female nursing patient from Valencia with a genetic diagnosis of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, plumbemia, and biliary lithiasis, who attended the Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate consultation at the University of Carabobo for presenting delay in tooth eruption. Clinical history, general clinical examination where psychomotor retardation, language and phenotypic characteristics of the syndrome are observed. A clinical intraoral evaluation shows gingival ridges with normal insertion of braces and absence of dental units (delayed eruption). The dental eruption can be affected in patients diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, both in its chronology and in the eruption sequence.

Asociación entre estado nutricional y la cantidad de dientes permanentes en niños escolares en Costa Rica / Associação entre o estado nutricional e o número de dentes permanentes em crianças em idade escolar na Costa Rica / Association between nutritional status and the number of permanent teeth in a school child in Costa Rica

Resumen: El sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil se han convertido en uno de los desafíos de la salud pública a nivel mundial. Estas condiciones pueden afectar varios sistemas, asociándose con un inicio temprano de la pubertad y erupción dental. Objetivo: evaluar si existe una asociación entre el estado nutricional y la cantidad de dientes permanentes erupcionados en una población de niños escolares en Costa Rica. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal con una muestra de 753 niños entre los 6 y 12 años. Se realizó un examen clínico donde se registró la presencia o ausencia de dientes permanentes y se tomaron medidas de peso y talla. El estado antropométrico fue evaluado según los criterios de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Se efectuó análisis descriptivo para todas las variables, comparación de medias entre los grupos (sobrepeso/obesidad vs peso normal) con la prueba U de Mann-Whitney. Se utilizó un análisis de regresión lineal con la edad y el sexo como covariantes. Resultados: Un 69.20% niños presentaba un peso normal y 30.80 % sobrepeso/obesidad. El promedio de dientes erupcionados era mayor en los niños con sobrepreso/obesidad que en aquellos con un peso normal (p=0.001). Al realizar la comparación según el sexo, la diferencia se mantiene (hombres, p=0.001; mujeres, p=0.018). El análisis de regresión lineal demostró que el estado nutricional (p=0.001) y la edad (p=0.001) están asociadas con el número de dientes permanentes erupcionados. Conclusión: los niños en edad escolar con sobrepeso/obesidad presentan mayor cantidad de dientes erupcionados que sus pares con un peso saludable.

Resumo: O sobrepeso e a obesidade na infância tornaram-se um dos desafios da saúde pública no mundo. Essas condições podem afetar vários sistemas, estando associadas ao início precoce da puberdade e a erupção dentária. Objetivo: Avaliar se há associação entre o estado nutricional e o número de dentes permanentes erupcionados em uma população de escolares da Costa Rica. Materiais e método: Estudo transversal com amostra de 753 crianças entre 6 e 12 anos. Foi realizado un exame clínico onde foi registrada a presença ou ausência dos dentes permanentes e as medidas do peso e altura. O estado antropométrico foi avaliado de acordo com os critérios da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Fio realizada una análise descritiva para todas as variáveis, comparação das médias entre os grupos (sobrepeso/obesidade vs peso normal) com o teste U de Mann-Whitney. Uma análise de regressão linear foi utilizada como a ideade e o sexo como covariáveis. Resultados: 69,20% das crianças apresentavam peso normal e 30,80% sobrepeso/obesidade. O número médio de dentes erupcionados foi maior em crianças com sobrepeso/obesidades (p=0.001). Ao fazer a comparação pelo sexo, a diferença permanece (homens, p=0.001; mulheres, p=0.018). A análise de regressão linear demostrou que o estado nutricional (p=0.001) e a idade (p=0.001) estão associados ao número de dentes permanentes erupcionados. Conclusão: Crianças em idade escolar com sobrepeso/obesas tam mais dentes erupcionados do que seus pares com peso saudável.

Abstract: Childhood overweight and obesity have become one of the public health challenges worldwide. These conditions can affect various systems, they are associated with an early onset of puberty and tooth eruption. Objective: to evaluate whether there is an association between nutritional status and the number of permanent teeth erupted in a population of school children in Costa Rica. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 753 children between 6 and 12 years old. A clinical examination was performed the presence or absence of permanent teeth weight and height measurements were recorded. The anthropometric status was evaluated according to the criteria of the World Health Organization. Descriptive analysis was carried out for all variables, comparison of means between groups (overweight/obesity versus normal weight) with the Mann-Whitney U test. A linear regression analysis was used with age and sex as covariates. Results: 69,20% children had a normal weight and 30,80% were overweight/obese. The average number or erupted teeth as higher in children with overweight/obesity than in those with normal weight (p=0.001). This difference remains in the analysis y sex (men, p=0.001; women, p=0.018). Linear regression analysis demonstrated that nutritional status (p=0.001) and age (p=0.001) are associated with the number of permanent teeth erupted. Conclusion: Overweight/obese school-age children have more erupted teeth than their healthy-weight peers.

Informe de los padres y cuidadores sobre los signos y síntomas de la erupción de los dientes primarios / Relato dos pais e responsáveis sobre sinais e sintomas da irrupção de dentes decíduos / Relato dos pais e responsáveis sobre sinais e sintomas da irrupção de dentes decíduos

La erupción dentaria tiene inicio en las primeras fases de la odontogénesis y termina cuando el diente alcanza su posición funcional en el plano oclusal. La erupción de dientes primarios y la manifestación de los síntomas en niños, es un tema de amplio debate en la literatura. El objetivo del estudio es determinar si se presentan signos y síntomas durante la erupción de los dientes primarios según lo informado por padres y tutores de niños de 6 meses a 3 años. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario dirigido a 50 padres y cuidadores que acompañaban a niños de 6 meses a 3 años para el cuidado odontológico Plataforma Brasil. Hubo signos y síntomas que se describieron como irritabilidad, fiebre, diarrea, encías inflamadas, prurito gingival, salivación excesiva, insomnio, pérdida de apetito, dolor, llanto, estomatitis y sin síntomas reportados. Se puede concluir que la irritabilidad, la fiebre y la diarrea fueron los signos y síntomas más referidos por los padres y tutores.

A irrupção dentária tem início nos primórdios da odontogênese com a fase pré-irruptiva e termina quando o dente atinge a sua posição funcional no plano oclusal. A associação entre irrupção de dentes decíduos e a manifestação de sintomas em crianças é tema de amplo debate na literatura. O objetivo do estudo é determinar se há ocorrência de sinais e sintomas durante a irrupção de dentes decíduos segundo o relato dos pais e responsáveis de crianças de 6 meses a 3 anos de idade. Dados foram coletados através de questionário direcionado a 50 pais e cuidadores que acompanhavam crianças de 6 meses a 3 anos de idade para atendimento odontológico, os dados foram coletados mediante autorização em Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido e o estudo foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética da Plataforma Brasil. Verificou-se ocorrência de sinais e sintoma que foram descritos como irritabilidade, febre, diarreia, gengiva inchada, coceira gengival, salivação excessiva, insônia, perda de apetite, dor, choro, estomatite e nenhuma sintomatologia relatada. Pode-se concluir que a irritabilidade, febre e diarréia foram os sinais e sintomas mais relatados pelos pais e responsáreis

The dental eruption starts in the early odontogenesis with the pre-irruptive phase and ends when the tooth reaches its functional position in the occlusal plane. The eruption of primary teeth and the manifestation of symptoms in children is the subject of a wide debate in the literature. The purpose of the study is to determine whether signs and symptoms occur during the eruption of deciduous teeth according to the reports of parents and guardians of children aged 6 months to 3 years. Data were collected through a questionnaire directed to 50 parents and caregivers who accompanied children from 6 months to 3 years of age for dental care. Brazil Platform. There were signs and symptoms that were described as irritability, fever, diarrhea, swollen gums, gingival itching, excessive salivation, insomnia, loss of appetite, pain, crying, stomatitis and no reported symptoms. It can be concluded that irritability, fever and diarrhea were the signs and symptoms most reported by parents and guardians

Assessment of Children's Oral Health-Related Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Expectant Mothers of Najran, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Objective: To assess the knowledge of pregnant women regarding their child's oral health. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was developed and the 1st section comprised sociodemographic variables. The second section contained questions about the eruption of teeth, fluoride importance, cariogenic food, and dental visits. The questionnaire was shared electronically via a link to the receptionist of the gynaecologist at different health centres of Najran to be filled by expectant mothers. The convenient sampling method was used to collect the responses. Data were presented using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 572 pregnant women participated in this survey. Three hundred and fifteen (55.1%) knew that 1st primary tooth erupts at the age of 6 months. The majority of the respondents (n=332) agreed that toothbrushes and toothpaste could be used to clean a child's teeth; only 5.4%, 10%, and 24.5% preferred miswak, mouthwash, and toothbrush, respectively. Participants were well familiar with cariogenic food and occasionally allowed their children to take it. They have enough knowledge about fluoride toothpaste, but they were not familiar with the benefits of fluoride varnish. Almost 50% of the respondents agreed that the child should visit the dentist within six months, and 27.4% said they should visit the dentist whenever there is a problem. Conclusion: Almost 50% of participants showed a positive attitude towards most questions. However, there is a need to improve their behaviour and knowledge about many aspects of dental care.

Systemic Manifestations, Tooth Eruption and Enamel Defects in Children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome: 36-Month Follow-up Case Series

Abstract Objective: To describe systemic manifestations, the characteristics related to tooth eruption, and the occurrence of enamel defects in children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome (CZS). Material and Methods: Prospective case series based on nine children with confirmed CZS diagnosis assisted at a reference center in a municipality in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Through a structured interview directed to mothers, information related to prenatal, delivery, and postpartum periods was collected. Tooth eruption was monitored through clinical examinations for 36 months. The modified developmental defect of enamel index (DDE) was used to identify opacities and hypoplasia. Data were presented using descriptive statistics. Results: A high proportion (77.8%) had microcephaly, and 55.5% had low birth weight. Musculoskeletal disorders, swallowing difficulty, and self-injury practices were present in all children. Among the systemic findings, visual impairment (77.8%) and seizures (77.8%) were widely reported. Concerning disorders related to the stomatognathic system, bruxism (66.7%) and difficulty in sucking (33.3%) were present. For most children (77.8%), the deciduous right lower central incisor was the first tooth to erupt (minimum 8 months and maximum 17 months). Enamel defects were diagnosed in only two children (22.2%). Conclusion: A wide range of systemic manifestations was observed in children with CZS, including visual impairment and musculoskeletal disorders. Delayed eruption of the first deciduous tooth was also observed. Enamel defects were present in a small proportion of children.

Odontomas: un reto para el tratamiento interdisciplinario del paciente de ortodoncia / Odontomas: a challenge for the interdisciplinary treatment of the orthodontic patient

El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir las técnicas para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de 3 casos clínicos de odontoma en pacientes ortodóncicos. En el caso 1, se trató a un paciente masculino de 17 años, que acudió para interconsulta con el servicio de ortodoncia, ya que no había erupcionado el canino superior izquierdo y el primer premolar superior izquierdo. El estudio anatomopatológico reveló odontoma complejo con áreas pindborgoides y acumulación de células fantasma. En al caso 2 se trató a un paciente femenino de 15 años. El estudio anatomopatológico reveló odontoma complejo. En el caso 3, se trató a un paciente masculino de 28 años que acudió a rehabilitación integral de su boca, y fue derivado a la cátedra de ortodoncia. En la radiografía panorámica se observó una imagen compatible con odontoma. Se remitió una muestra a anatomía patológica que confirmó el diagnóstico de odontoma. Conclusión: el conocimiento adecuado de las características clínicas, radiológicas y patológicas es necesario para un correcto diagnóstico y tratamiento. Es importante el trabajo interdisciplinario ortodoncista - cirujano para tratar estos casos (AU)

The objective of this work is to describe the techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of 3 clinical cases of odontoma in orthodontic patients. In case 1, a 17-year-old male patient was treated who came for consultation with the orthodontic service, since the upper left canine and the upper left first premolar had not erupted. Pathological study revealed complex odontoma with pindborgoid areas and accumulation of ghost cells. In case 2, a 15-year-old female patient was treated. The anatomopathological study revealed a complex odontoma. In case 3, a 28-year-old male patient was treated who attended comprehensive rehabilitation of his mouth and was referred to the orthodontic department. In the panoramic radiography, an image compatible with odontoma was observed. A sample was sent to pathological anatomy, which confirmed the diagnosis of odontoma. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge of the clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics is necessary for a correct diagnosis and treatment. Interdisciplinary orthodontist-surgeon work is important to treat these cases (AU)

Misconceptions and traditional practices toward infant teething symptoms among mothers in eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study

There is no much published data on the mothers' false beliefs about signs and symptoms associated with teething in Sudan. Aim: This cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted to assess mothers` knowledge about infant teething process and to evaluate mothers' practices used to alleviate teething disturbances in Gadarif city, eastern Sudan. Methods: Questionnaires were used to collect data. Multivariate logistics regression models were performed and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Results/Conclusion: Of a total of 384 participating mothers, 126 (32.8%) had good knowledge about infant teething. The mothers' knowledge was associated with a higher number of children in the family (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.14) and with having a job (AOR = 2.22). Mothers residing in rural areas (AOR = 0.40) and mothers with lower than secondary education (AOR = 0.43) were less likely to have good knowledge about teething. Diarrhea (88.5%), fever (86.5%), an urge to bite (76.6%), and poor appetite (71.9%) were the signs and symptoms most attributed to teething by mothers. Only the mother's knowledge about teething was associated with reporting fever as a sign. A considerable number (317; 82.6%) of mothers reported performing "Dokhan" (acacia wood smoke), 313 (81.5%) preferred to administer paracetamol or other systemic analgesics, 262 (68.2%) agreed that a child with tooth eruption should be taken to a hospital or health center, and 216 (56.3%) believed that antibiotics relieved symptoms related to teething

Corrective Treatment of Ectopic Eruption of Permanent First Molars: Case Report / Tratamiento correctivo de erupción ectópica de primeros molares permanentes: Reporte de casos

ABSTRACT: Ectopic eruption of a tooth is the process in which a tooth emerges in an abnormal position. The first permanent molar is the tooth that most frequently presents ectopic eruption, mostly because it is retained below the distal contour of the second temporary molar. The ectopic eruption may be reversible or irreversible, the latter of which requires corrective treatment to achieve correct eruption of the permanent molar in the arch. Treatments can be minimally invasive, such as the use of interproximal wedging, or more invasive orthodontic devices, such as brass wire, k-loops, Halterman devices, or wedging springs. The aim of this case report is to present two clinical cases where the ectopic eruption of permanent first molars is corrected using elastic separators. Conclusion:The elastic separators could be used successfully in cases of moderate or severe ectopic eruptions, not only in mild cases, as reported in most of the literature. The use of this technique does not require great cooperation from the patient, and it is low in cost.

RESUMEN: La erupción ectópica de un diente es el proceso por el cual el diente emerge en una posición anormal. La primera molar permanente es el diente que más frecuentemente presenta erupción ectópica, ya que, en su proceso de erupción, queda retenida debajo del contorno distal de la segunda molar temporal. La erupción ectópica puede ser reversible o irreversible, si es irreversible requiere tratamiento correctivo para lograr que la molar permanente erupciones correctamente en el arco. Los tratamientos pueden ser poco invasivos como el uso de separados elásticos o más invasivos con aparatos ortodóncicos tales como brass wire, k-loop, Halterman o wedging spring. El objetivo del presente artículo es presentar dos casos clínicos donde se corrige la erupción ectópica de primeros molares permanentes utilizando separadores elásticos. Conclusión: los separadores elásticos pueden usarse con éxito en casos de erupciones ectópicas moderadas o severas, no sólo en casos leves como reporta la mayoría de la literatura. El uso de esta técnica no requiere gran cooperación por parte del paciente y es de bajo costo económico.

Irrompimento do primeiro molar permanente em crianças da zona urbana e rural do município de Santa Helena - Paraná / Irrompement of the first permanent molar in children from the urban and rural area of the city of Santa Helena - Paraná

O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a cronologia de erupção do primeiro molar permanente em crianças de ambos os sexos, residentes na zona urbana e rural do munícipio de Santa Helena - PR, Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 154 crianças da zona rural e 300 crianças da área urbana de 04 a 07 anos (48 a 84 meses). Os primeiros molares avaliados foram considerados irrompidos quando qualquer porção de sua coroa estivesse clinicamente visível. A média de idade para erupção do primeiro molar permanente se mostrou de 72 a 83 meses. Destes, o grupo da zona rural apresentou uma média para idade de erupção mais precoce. Contudo, verificou-se um resultado considerável em crianças na faixa de 48 a 59 meses (4 anos), mostrando mais uma vez a erupção precoce nas crianças da zona rural. Este dente irrompeu primeiro na mandíbula, irrompendo primeiro nas meninas do que nos meninos, e o dente 46 foi o que mais se mostrou presente. A média de idade para erupção do primeiro molar permanente correspondeu àquela descrita pela literatura aos seis anos, mas não correspondeu ao atraso na erupção das crianças residentes em zona rural. Bem como este dente irrompeu primeiro na mandíbula... (AU)

The objective of this study was to compare the chronology of eruption of the first permanent molar in children of both sexes, living in the urban and rural areas of the city of Santa Helena-PR, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 154 children from the rural area and 300 children from the urban area from 4 to 7 years old (48 to 84 months). The first molars evaluated were considered erupted when any portion of their crown was clinically visible. The average age for eruption of the first permanent molar was 72 to 83 months. Of these, the rural group had an earlier average age for eruption than the urban group. However, a considerable result was found in children 48-59 months showing once again the early eruption in rural children. This tooth erupted first in the jaw, erupting first in girls rather than boys, and tooth 46 was most present. The mean age of eruption of the first permanent molar corresponded to that described in the literature at age six, but did not correspond to the delayed eruption of children living in rural areas. Just like this tooth erupted in the jaw first... (AU)

Wich factors influencing the number of teeth at 12 months of age: a birth cohort study

Abstract: This study aimed to verify, through a longitudinal follow-up, the pre-, peri- and postnatal factors associated with the eruption of deciduous teeth. The study was nested in a Birth Cohort Study conducted in Pelotas, a Southern Brazilian city. Mothers were followed prenatally and their children were followed-up perinatally, at 3 and 12 months of age. The outcome was the number of teeth at 12 months, and exploratory variables included maternal habits and characteristics, anthropometric measures of children and mothers, and socioeconomic and demographic information. Data were collected through interviews with the mother and children's clinical exam. Poisson regression models were used for the analysis. Participants included 4,014 children with a mean number of erupted teeth at 12 months of 5.50. After adjustments, a lower mean number of teeth was observed in children from non-white mothers, early preterm children, and shorter children at birth and at 12 months. A higher number of teeth was observed for mothers with excessive weight gain during pregnancy, mothers who smoked during pregnancy, weightier children at birth and at 12 months, and for children with larger heads at birth and at 12 months. Our findings suggest that maternal and children characteristics influenced primary tooth eruption.

Planejamento digital para cirurgia de aumento de coroa clínico estético: relato de caso / Digital planning for aesthetic clinical crown increase surgery: case report

A exposição excessiva de gengiva durante o sorriso é denominada como sorriso gengival. O fator etiológico dessa alteração é variado e sua identificação é fundamental para confecção de um plano de tratamento eficaz. O planejamento clínico pode ser realizado utilizando uma abordagem dinâmica e digital do sorriso. Sendo assim, software, exames imaginológicos, modelo virtual 3D e guia cirúrgico aumentam a qualidade e a precisão do tratamento, trazendo inúmeros benefícios para o paciente. Objetivo: demonstrar a importância do fluxo digital no planejamento e na correção do sorriso gengival. Relato de caso: paciente apresentou queixas em relação ao tamanho dos dentes e ao excesso de exposição de gengiva durante o sorriso. Após exames clínico e radiográfico, foi possível realizar o diagnóstico do fator etiológico como erupção passiva alterada (EPA). O tratamento de escolha foi o recontorno gengival associado à realização de osteotomia e osteoplastia. Para uma maior precisão do tratamento, foi confeccionado um guia cirúrgico duplo. Após o procedimento, a paciente foi orientada e medicada. Considerações finais: a abordagem digital do sorriso favoreceu um tratamento cirúrgico preciso, eficaz e satisfatório para a paciente, reestabelecendo assim a harmonia dento-gengivo-facial.(AU)

Excessive gum exposure during a smile is called a gum smile. The etiologic factor of this alteration is varied, the identification is essential to create an effective treatment plan. Clinical planning can be performed using a dynamic and digital smile approach. Therefore, software, imaging tests, 3D virtual model and the surgical guide increase the quality and precision of the treatment thus bringing numerous benefits to the patient. Objective: this case report aims to demonstrate the importance of digital flow in smile planning and correction of a gum smile. Case report: the patient presented complaints regarding tooth size and excessive gum exposure during the smile. After the clinical and radiographic examination, the etiological factor was diagnosed as an altered passive eruption (APE). The treatment of choice was the gingival contour associated with osteotomy and osteoplasty. For the precision of the treatment, a double surgical guide was made. After the procedure the patient was guided and medicated. Conclusion: the digital smile approach favored an accurate, effective and satisfactory surgical treatment for the patient thus restoring the tooth-gingival-facial harmony.(AU)

The ability of orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons in predicting spontaneous eruption of mandibular third molar using panoramic serial radiographs

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the skill of orthodontists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) in providing a prognosis of mandibular third molars spontaneously erupted, through follow-up panoramic analysis. Methods: 22 orthodontic patients treated without extraction, presenting spontaneously erupted mandibular third molars (n = 44) were analyzed through panoramic serial radiographs. The first panoramic radiograph was obtained just after orthodontic treatment (PR1), in patients aging from 13 to 19 years. A second panoramic radiograph (PR2), was obtained in average two years later. The radiographs were randomly analyzed by 54 specialists, 27 orthodontists and 27 OMFS, to obtain the opinion about the approach to be adopted to these teeth in PR1. Then, another opinion was collected by adding a serial radiograph (PR1+2). Results: The concordance of the answers was moderate for OMFS (Kappa 0.44; p< 0.0001) and significant for orthodontists (Kappa 0.39; p< 0.0001). In the analysis of the first radiograph (PR1) of the spontaneously erupted molars, OMFS indicated extraction in 44.5% of cases, while orthodontists indicated in 42%, with no difference between groups (p= 0.22). In PR1+2 analysis, orthodontists maintained the same level of extraction indication (45.6%, p= 0.08), while surgeons indicated more extractions (63.2%, p< 0.0001). Conclusions: Orthodontists and OMFS were not able to predict the eruption of the third molars that have erupted spontaneously. Both indicated extractions around half of the third molars. A follow-up analysis, including one more radiograph, did not improve the accuracy of prognosis among orthodontists and worsened for OMFS.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a habilidade de ortodontistas e cirurgiões bucomaxilofaciais (CBMF) em propor um prognóstico para terceiros molares inferiores. Métodos: Foram analisados 22 pacientes tratados ortodonticamente sem extração, cujos terceiros molares inferiores irrompidos espontaneamente (n= 44) foram avaliados por meio de radiografias panorâmicas seriadas. A primeira radiografia foi obtida logo após o tratamento ortodôntico (RX1), entre 13 e 19 anos de idade. A segunda radiografia (RX2) foi avaliada dois anos depois, em média. As radiografias foram analisadas aleatoriamente por 54 especialistas, 27 ortodontistas e 27 CBMFs, para obter sua opinião sobre a abordagem a ser adotada na RX1. Em seguida, outra opinião foi coletada adicionando-se a segunda radiografia seriada (RX1+2). Resultados: A concordância das respostas foi moderada para os CBMFs (Kappa = 0,44; p< 0,0001) e significativa para os ortodontistas (Kappa = 0,39; p< 0,0001). Após analisar apenas a primeira radiografia (RX1) dos molares antes deles irromperem espontaneamente, os CBMFs indicaram extração em 44,5% dos casos; enquanto os ortodontistas, em 42%, sem diferença entre os grupos (p= 0,22). Na análise de RX1+2, os ortodontistas mantiveram o mesmo nível de indicação de extração (45,6%, p= 0,08), enquanto os cirurgiões passaram a indicar mais extrações (63,2%, p< 0,0001). Conclusões: Ortodontistas e CBMFs não foram capazes de predizer a erupção de terceiros molares por meio da análise de uma única radiografia panorâmica, indicando extrações em cerca da metade dos terceiros molares examinados. Uma análise de acompanhamento, incluindo mais uma radiografia, não melhorou a precisão do prognóstico entre os ortodontistas, e piorou entre os CBMFs.

Disostosis cleidocraneal a tres años de tratamiento ortopédico / Cleidocraneal dysostosis at three years of orthopedic treatment

Introducción: La disostosis cleidocraneal es un trastorno genético raro con patrón hereditario. Sus rasgos patognomónicos son la aplasia clavicular, fontanelas y suturas abiertas, múltiples anomalías dentales. Su origen se relaciona con alteraciones en el gen RUNX2, importante para la síntesis de CBFA1, que a su vez funciona como un conformador óseo y un diferenciador de osteoblastos. Caso clínico: Paciente de 11 años con características clínicas de CCD, se corroboran los antecedentes genéticos hereditarios y alteraciones dentales relacionados con disostosis cleidocraneal. Resultado: A tres años de tratamiento se observa mejor definición facial, la erupción de piezas permanentes retenidas y mejor función masticatoria. Conclusión: Mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente con tratamientos interceptivos y el conocimiento de las alteraciones causadas por el síndrome, así como el trabajo interdisciplinario (AU)

Introduction: Cleidocranial dysostosis is a rare genetic disorder with a hereditary pattern. Its pathognomonic features are clavicular aplasia, fontanelles and open sutures, multiple dental anomalies. Its origin is related to alterations in the RUNX2 gene, important for the synthesis of CBFA1, which in turn functions as a bone conformer and an osteoblast differentiator. Clinical case: Patient with eleven years old with clinical characteristics of CCD, hereditary genetic background, and dental alterations related to cleidocranial dysostosis are corroborated. Result: After three years of treatment, the facial definition is better, the eruption of permanent pieces retained and better chewing function. Conclusion: Improve the quality of life of the patient with interceptive treatments and the knowledge of the alterations caused by the syndrome, as well as the interdisciplinary work (AU)