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AIM: This study aimed to investigate the associations between breastfeeding, nonnutritive sucking habits (NNSHs), and malocclusion in deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sample of 50 children between 3 and 12 years, enrolled in a pediatric dentistry dental care program, underwent orthodontic examination for detection of occlusal patterns and malocclusion. In addition, data regarding breastfeeding duration and NNSH acquisition were obtained from standardized questionnaires responded by the children's parents or legal guardians. RESULTS: Regardless of a long period of breastfeeding, a high incidence of NNSH in the evaluated sample was observed. Nevertheless, the presence of NNSHs was not significantly associated with malocclusion. CONCLUSION: The findings could not indicate a statistically significant association between breastfeeding duration, acquisition of NNSHs, and malocclusion. Longitudinal studies with larger samples are still needed to better support clinical decisions.How to cite this article: Roscoe MG, da Silva Bonifacio SV, da Silva TB, Pingueiro JMS, Lemos MM, Feres MFN. Association of Breastfeeding Duration, Nonnutritive Sucking Habits, and Malocclusion. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(1):18-22.
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INTRODUCTION: In this systematic review, we assessed the literature to determine which evidence level supports the association of orthodontic force system and root resorption. METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched with no restrictions on year, publication status, or language. Selection criteria included human studies conducted with fixed orthodontic appliances or aligners, with at least 10 patients and the force system well described. RESULTS: A total of 259 articles were retrieved in the initial search. After the review process, 21 full-text articles met the inclusion criteria. Sample sizes ranged from 10 to 73 patients. Most articles were classified as having high evidence levels and low risks of bias. CONCLUSIONS: Although a meta-analysis was not performed, from the available literature, it seems that positive correlations exist between increased force levels and increased root resorption, as well as between increased treatment time and increased root resorption. Moreover, a pause in tooth movement seems to be beneficial in reducing root resorption because it allows the resorbed cementum to heal. The absence of a control group, selection criteria of patients, and adequate examinations before and after treatment are the most common methodology flaws.
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Orthodontic Appliances , Root Resorption/etiology , Bias , Biomechanical Phenomena , Checklist , Humans , Stress, MechanicalABSTRACT
Purpose: This study evaluated the influence of cobalt-60 gamma irradiation on mechanical properties of restorative materials. Material and Methods: Two glass ionomer cement (Ketac Molar and RelyX Luting), a composite resin (Filtek Z350) and two feldspathic ceramics (VITA VMK-95 and StarLight) were evaluated. The samples were made in accordance with the ISO normative for the four-point bending test (n = 20), diametral tensile (n = 20) and microhardness tests; Knoop hardness (KHN) for glass ionomer and composite, and Vickers hardness (VHN) for ceramics (n = 10). The samples were divided into two groups: irradiated (Ir), subjectedto cobalt-60 gamma irradiation in a similar protocol used for patients with head and neck tumor; and control group (C), samples not subjected to the irradiation protocol. Results: Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, for diametral tensile and four-point bending test, and two-way ANOVA followed by the Tukey?s HSD test (?=.05), for Knoop and Vickers microhardness. Gamma irradiation significantly reduced the diametral tensile strength only for Ketac Molar (P<.001). Composite resin presented flexural strength values significantly decreased when submitted to the radiotherapy (P<.003). For all materials tested, the microhardness was not influenced by the region (top and bottom). Irradiation increased the KHN values for Ketac Molar (P<.000) and decreased for the RelyX Luting 2 (P<.002). The VHN was not influenced by the irradiation. Conclusions: Gamma irradiation therapy influenced the mechanical properties of the glass ionomers and the composite resin, although not alters any ceramic properties.
Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou a influência da radiação do cobalto 60 nas propriedades mecânicas de materiais restauradores. Materiais e Métodos: Dois ionômeros de vidro (Ketac Molar e RelyX Luting), uma resina composta (Filtek Z350) e duas cerâmicas feldspáticas (VITA VMK-95 e StarLight) foram avaliadas. As amostras foram confeccionadas de acordo com as normas da ISO para os testes de flexão de quatro pontos (n=20), tração diametral (n=20) e teste de microdureza; Knoop (KHN) para o ionômero de vidro e resina composta e Vickers (VHN) para a cerâmica (n=10). As amostras foram divididas em dois grupos: irradiado (Ir), submetidas à radiação gama do cobalto com um protocolo similar ao usado para o tratamento de câncer de cabeça e pescoço; e um grupo controle (C) que não recebeu radiação. Resultados: Os dados foram analisados utilizando One Way ANOVA para tração diametral e flexão de quatro pontos ukey (?=,05), para microdureza Knoop e Vickers. A resina composta apresentou e Two Way ANOVA seguido do teste de T uma diminuição nos seus valores de resistência flexural (p<0,003). Para todos os materiais testados, a microdureza não apresentou diferença estatística quanto à região (topo ou base). A irradiação aumentou os valores de microdureza do Ketac Molar (p<0,000) e diminuiu para o RelyX Luting2 (p<0,002). A VHN não foi influenciada pela irradiação. Conclusão:Irradiação gama influenciou as propriedades mecânicas dos ionômeros de vidro e resina composta, no entanto não alterou as propriedades das cerâmicas avaliadas.
