Association of the prevalence and severity of untreated traumatic dental injuries with body mass index among Brazilian preschool children

Abstract

Background/Aim Children with excess weight may be more predisposed to traumatic dental injuries (TDI). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between overweight/obesity and TDI presence and severity in Brazilian preschool children. Material and Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted of 347 children aged three to five years. The main exposure was evaluated based on the body mass index (BMI). Socioeconomic‐demographic characteristics and harmful oral habits were investigated using a questionnaire sent to the parents/guardians. Oral clinical examinations were performed to determine overjet (criteria proposed by Foster and Hamilton), and the presence and severity of TDI (criteria proposed by Andreassen). Descriptive statistics were performed. Univariate and multivariate Poisson regression analyses were conducted for each outcome. Results The prevalence of TDI in the sample was 41.5% and 16% of the children had enamel and dentin fractures. In the multivariate analysis, BMI and overjet were associated with the presence and severity of TDI (PR: 2.04 and 1.78, respectively) of TDI (PR: 2.27 and 2.24, respectively) (p < .001 for all associations). Conclusion Overweight/obesity was associated with both the presence and severity of TDI in early childhood.

A ansiedade odontológica materna influencia no relato da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal de pré-escolares?

“…Esse é um achado comum de estudos que investigam tal associação nessa faixa etária 12,28 . Esses resultados são explicados pela baixa prevalência de traumatismos graves nessa faixa de idade, os quais são mais associados a QVRSB 29,30 .…”

Dental Traumatology research and education—Foundations for a better tomorrow

“…TDIs are generally encountered in the early period of life and constitute 5% of all injuries 29 . Dental trauma occurs in 25% of school‐age children and 33% of young adults, mostly before the age of 19 years 29–31 . Early intervention and correct treatment approaches are essential for a traumatized tooth to have a good prognosis 32 .…”

“…29 Dental trauma occurs in 25% of schoolage children and 33% of young adults, mostly before the age of 19 years. [29][30][31] Early intervention and correct treatment approaches are essential for a traumatized tooth to have a good prognosis. 32 The IADT introduced the ToothSOS application in 2018 to disseminate information on first aid in the event of any dental trauma.…”