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Daily Toothbrushing Frequency and the Association with Parental Report of Dental Pain and Discomfort in Preschool Children
Menoncin, Bruna Letícia Vessoni; Felipak, Patrícia Kochany; Fraiz, Fabian Calixto; Souza, Juliana Feltrin de; Menezes, José Vitor Nogara Borges.
  • Menoncin, Bruna Letícia Vessoni; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Stomatology. School of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
  • Felipak, Patrícia Kochany; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Stomatology. School of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
  • Fraiz, Fabian Calixto; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Stomatology. School of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
  • Souza, Juliana Feltrin de; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Stomatology. School of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
  • Menezes, José Vitor Nogara Borges; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Stomatology. School of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1386807
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate the impact of daily toothbrushing frequency on parental reports of dental pain and discomfort in preschoolers. Material and

Methods:

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted involving 376 children between four and five years of age at public preschools in the city of Campo Magro, Brazil. Parents/guardians answered a socioeconomic questionnaire that contained a single question on the child's daily toothbrushing frequency and the Brazilian version of the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ-B). Statistical analysis involved bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression analyses (α=0.05).

Results:

After the adjustments in the multivariate analysis, the prevalence of dental pain and discomfort was lower among children whose last visit to the dentist was for prevention (PR = 4.42; 95% CI 1.75- 11.14; p=0.002) and those with a higher daily toothbrushing frequency (PR = 2.13; 95% CI 1.12-4.05; p=0.021).

Conclusion:

A lower toothbrushing frequency is associated with parental reports of dental pain and discomfort in preschoolers. Educational and preventive measures that stimulate an increase in daily toothbrushing frequency can contribute to a better oral health status in preschoolers, consequently, less prevalence of dental pain and discomfort.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toothache / Toothbrushing / Oral Health / Health Education, Dental / Pediatric Dentistry Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Toothache / Toothbrushing / Oral Health / Health Education, Dental / Pediatric Dentistry Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR