Developmental Enamel Defects (DDE) and Their Association with Oral Health, Preventive Procedures, and Children’s Psychosocial Attitudes towards Home Oral Hygiene: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nota, Alessandro; Palumbo, Luca; Pantaleo, Giuseppe; Gherlone, Enrico; Tecco, Simona

doi:10.3390/ijerph17114025

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“…Regarding the groups of teeth most affected and the presence of DDEs detected, the study showed that incisors and molars were the most affected groups, coinciding with what has been reported in other studies, associating their presence with greater exposure to fluoride [ 40 , 42 ], dependent on the time of permanence of the tooth in the mouth and the concentration of the chemical that have been associated with a cumulative effect of fluoride in the tooth [ 43 ]. The later a tooth is mineralized, the greater the prevalence and severity of enamel alterations [ 14 ].…”

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Developmental Enamel Defects in Children from the Southern Region of Ecuador

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Developmental defects of enamel (DDEs) are widely observed in children and are related to the appearance of dental caries, malocclusion, tooth sensitivity, and unfavorable esthetic conditions. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of enamel defects present in children aged 6 to 12 years in the provinces located in southern Ecuador. A total of 1606 schoolchildren were examined under the World Health Organization criteria for diagnosis of DDEs. The results are presented using percentage frequency measures and chi-square associations. Some types of DDEs were presented by 50% of the schoolchildren, mainly diffuse opacity, with no statistical differences according to place of residence and/or environment, sex, and age (p > 0.05). In Ecuador, it is necessary to carry out studies on the factors that trigger enamel defects, since they may be associated with the high prevalence of caries already reported in other studies in the country.

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“…Dentin sensitivity was also found to be associated with coexistence of other related diseases in coeliac patients, such as xerostomia. This result is most likely to be related to the fact that coeliac sufferers often present enamel defects [ 13 , 14 , 15 ] which could lead to dentin sensitivity. The literature partly seems to confirm these associations.…”

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General Health, Systemic Diseases and Oral Status in Adult Patients with Coeliac Disease

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The prevalence of coeliac disease in the general population is 0.5–1%; however, most patients remain undiagnosed until adult age. In some cases, the onset is represented by sub-clinical signs, some of which can be found in the mouth. The aim of this research was to identify any associations between the clinical characteristics of coeliac disease and oral manifestations. A structured questionnaire was administered to a group of 237 individuals with coeliac disease. 100% of the subjects fully completed the questionnaire. Among them, 182 (76.7%) were female, 64 patients (27%) were aged 15 to 24 years, 159 (67%) were aged 25 to 55 and 14 (6%) were aged 56 and over. Significant associations were observed in caries prevalence and dentin sensitivity; in addition, an inappropriate diet was related to oral manifestations; following a gluten-free diet could be important to control the gingival bleeding levels and to manage oral symptoms associated to coeliac disease. In general, the presence of inflammatory symptoms in the mouth seems to be associated with general symptoms of inflammation related to coeliac disease.

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“…These defects can be classi ed based on their clinical appearance -enamel hypoplasia, demarcated opacities and diffuse opacities. The incomplete enamel calci cation on pits and ssures provides the ideal site for cariogenic bacteria and consequently, ECC can develop more rapidly on tooth surfaces (14).…”

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Systematic literature review on nutritional habits of 0–6-year-olds with early childhood caries (ECC)

Antoniou¹,

Naeem²

2022

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This systematic review aims to highlight potential areas of importance within a child’s diet that play a primary role in their development of early childhood caries. Caries is a multifactorial disease, influenced by a number of factors including, oral hygiene, degree of mineralisation of teeth, salivary flow rates in addition to dietary factors. This review will specifically focus on the nutritional aspect involved in the pathogenesis of caries. Targeting the main dietary risk factors will aid in the prevention of ECC and severe early childhood caries (SECC), with an overall aim to reduce the DMFT (Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth) in children. This is of particular relevance to the secondary dentition of these children, as those with ECC are much more likely to develop caries and subsequent infections in their adolescence and adulthood also (1), further underlining the immense significance of prevention. Background information: There is universal recognition that consumption of free sugars and fermentable carbohydrates heavily precipitates the development of caries. However, a holistic approach to diet including all food groups needs to be investigated to devise an easy to follow and nutritionally balanced guide for caregivers to utilise when providing nourishment to children under 6. Examining the diet as such, gives a further understanding of its holistic contribution to the development of caries, rather than examining sugar intake and frequency alone. Aims: To construct a dietary proposal for public dissemination based on nutritional and dental recommendations for children under 6. Objectives: To evaluate the various dietary habits implicated in the development of ECC and how they interact with the indirect factors that also predispose children under 6 to ECC.

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Developmental Enamel Defects (DDE) and Their Association with Oral Health, Preventive Procedures, and Children’s Psychosocial Attitudes towards Home Oral Hygiene: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

Developmental Enamel Defects in Children from the Southern Region of Ecuador

Developmental Enamel Defects in Children from the Southern Region of Ecuador

General Health, Systemic Diseases and Oral Status in Adult Patients with Coeliac Disease

Systematic literature review on nutritional habits of 0–6-year-olds with early childhood caries (ECC)

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