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Open AccessEnamel Defects in the Primary Dentition of Preterm and Full Term
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Enamel Defects in the Primary Dentition of Preterm and Full Term Children
1Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Católica de Brasília, SQSW 305 Bloco I Apt 101, Brasília, DF 70673 429, Brazil.
DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.37.4.8q77717841781527 Vol.37,Issue 4,July 2013 pp.391-395
Published: 01 July 2013
*Corresponding Author(s): Gravina DBL E-mail: danuzeblamas@ucb.br
Abstract
This study compared enamel defects in children born prematurely and at term. Method: 96 children born at term (G1), and with 96 children born prematurely (G2) were studied. Results: A higher prevalence of enamel defects was found in the premature group, with a predominance of hypoplasia. In G1, 64 teeth displayed enamel defects (51 opacities and 13 hypoplasias). In G2, 110 defective teeth were found, (29 opacities and 81 hypoplasias). A significant correlation was found between very low birth weight (VLBW) and the presence of these defects (p≤0.001). The teeth most affected were the incisors, canines and molars. Conclusion: Prematurity, in conjunction with other factors, can predispose children to enamel defects.
Keywords
Dental Enamel; Dental Enamel Hypoplasia; Infant, Premature; Tooth, Deciduous, primary.
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Gravina DBL,Cruvinel VRN,Azevedo TDPL,Toledo OA,Bezerra ACB. Enamel Defects in the Primary Dentition of Preterm and Full Term Children. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2013. 37(4);391-395.
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