The influence of malocclusion, sucking habits and dental caries in the masticatory function of preschool children

Vitamin D Supplementation, Characteristics of Mastication, and Parent-Supervised Toothbrushing as Crucial Factors in the Prevention of Caries in 12- to 36-Month-Old Children

“…S-ECC impacts the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of a child, their general development, and proper development of the masticatory apparatus, and thus plays a role in establishing proper social interactions and the health of the body [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. The presence of this disease is costly economically, socially, and health-wise.…”

“…Decay of deciduous teeth may cause pain and local periodontal infections which may spread systemically; its management may necessitate root canal treatment, extractions, antibiotic therapy, and hospitalization [ 1 , 2 ]. It hinders development of speech and biting and chewing of food [ 4 ]. It has been demonstrated that there is an association between the presence of teeth with extensive carious lesions and decreased increment of body mass, iron deficiency anaemia, and sleep disruption [ 6 ].…”

“…A number of researchers have analysed the significance of various associated factors of ECC [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 10 , 11 ]. On the basis of these results, it was possible to identify a variety of environmental factors, including parental attitudes and pro-health activities concerning the oral cavity, as well as demographic, socio-economic, and medical factors that may increase the odds of caries in deciduous teeth.…”

“…Proven significant behaviours include excessive exposure to sugar, too many meals (more than 4–5), frequent snacking, night feeding after one year of life, and bottle nursing after the 18th–24th month of life. Other influencing factors have also been suggested, these are: neglect of hygiene, absence of fluoridation prophylaxis, enamel hypoplasia, vitamin D insufficiency, and tobacco smoking by mothers, as well as medical factors such as systemic diseases, C-section or premature delivery, and low birth weight [ 2 , 4 , 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. Most of the studies were conducted on older children.…”

Zahn- und Kieferfehlstellungen – gesundheitliche Relevanz und Behandlung

“…Zahn-und Kieferfehlstellungen können das Essen, Trinken, Kauen, Sprechen und die Atmung direkt beeinträchtigen [14][15][16], weil sie u. a. die Okklusion und Artikulation der Zähne, also den Kontakt und die Gleitbewegungen zwischen den Zähnen von Ober-und Unterkiefer, z. B. in Form von Zwangsführungen oder durch eine falsche Lage der Kiefer zueinander stören, den Mundschluss beeinträchtigen oder die Lautartikulationszonen verändern.…”