The relationship between malocclusion, lip competence and gingival health in a group of schoolchildrenp / Relação entre má-oclusão, incompetência labial e saúde gengival num grupo de crianças em idade escolar
Rev. clín. pesq. odontol. (Impr.)
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6(3): 239-247, set.-dez. 2010. tab
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between malocclusion, lip competenceand gingival health among a sample of school children. Material andmethod:
A multi stagesampling technique was used to randomly select 239 school children. Malocclusion was evaluated andgraded from the childrens dental casts using the Dental Aesthetics Index (DAI) and Littles IrregularityIndex (LII). The lips were examined for competence according to Jacksons classifi cation. Gingival healthwas assessed using the Plaque Index and Index of gingival infl ammation.Results:
A mean DAI scoreof 26.37 ± 6.67 was obtained while the mean score of the LII was 1.88 ± 1.68 mm. Majority of thechildren (97.1%) had competent lips. Results of correlation tests between DAI scores and the periodontalindices were low and not statistically signifi cant, while that of the LII score and periodontal indiceswere also low but statistically signifi cant (p < 0.05).Conclusion:
A cause and effect relationship couldnot be established between malocclusion and gingivitis. A weak correlation exists between malocclusionassessed by the DAI and LII and periodontal indices used. This supports the opinion that prescribingorthodontic treatment solely for the purpose of maintaining periodontal health is not justified.
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Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Enquêtes de santé dentaire
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Maladies de la gencive
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Lèvre
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Malocclusion dentaire
Type d'étude:
Essai clinique contrôlé
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Enfant
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Afrique
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. clín. pesq. odontol. (Impr.)
Thème du journal:
Dentisterie
Année:
2010
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Nigeria
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Obafemi Awolowo University/NG
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