Prevalence of Malocclusion Among 6-15-Year-Old Children in Georgia: Case Report

Sabashvili, Maka; Kamm, Anna; Singh, Mandeep; Josipović, Biljana; Ansari, Mohd Ikram

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2018.07.001553

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“…Тенденція до зростання поширеності зубощелепних аномалій у дітей привертає увагу науковців до всебічного вивчення цієї стоматологічної патології [18]. Водночас численні дослідження свідчать, що зубощелепні аномалії є чинником виникнення карієсу зубів і тканин пародонта в дітей [4;8;16;17].…”

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Physical Properties of Oral Liquid in Children With Malocclusion and Different Enamel Resistance

2023

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One of the factors in the development of dental caries in children with malocclusion is the insufficient enamel mineralization in different age periods, that is, its resistance is reduced. An important role in the formation of enamel resistance is played by the oral fluid, in particular its physical properties, mineralization potential and protective mechanisms. Fluctuations in the pH of the oral fluid significantly depend on the hygienic condition of the oral cavity and the nature of the food. At the same time, the possibility of access of mineral elements to the surface of the enamel significantly worsens in case of increased viscosity and decreased rate of saliva secretion of oral fluid. This, in turn, contributes to the reduction of diffusion processes in tooth enamel and the creation of conditions for the development of enamel demineralization. The purpose of the investigation is to study the peculiarities of the physical properties of oral fluid in children with malocclusion at different levels of enamel resistance. Research methods. It was found that the concentration of hydrogen ions in the oral fluid of the examined children with malocclusion is, on average, 6.67±0.05 units, and the viscosity and rate of saliva secretion is 2.32±0.06 rel. unit and 0.43±0.02 ml/min. In children with anomalies of individual teeth, the average pH value of the oral fluid is 6.93±0.08 units, while with anomalies of the dental arches and occlusion, there is a shift of the pH to the acidic side. In 12and 15-year-old children with anomalies of occlusion and caries-resistant enamel, the pH of the oral fluid is higher by 7.46% and 7.85%, respectively, compared to children with conditional-resistant and caries-susceptible enamel, the viscosity of the oral fluid is lower by 40.49% and 33.48%, respectively, and the rate of salivation is higher by 26.19% and 22.92%, which changes the function of oral fluid in the latter towards the demineralizing solution. Conclusions. Thus, the detected changes in the physical properties of the oral fluid in children with malocclusion and reduced enamel resistance may be important in the pathogenesis of dental caries development, as in such conditions the function of the oral fluid changes from mineralizing to demineralizing.

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Physical Properties of Oral Liquid in Children With Malocclusion and Different Enamel Resistance

2023

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Prevalence of Malocclusion and Associated Variables in Preschool Children of Tbilisi, Georgia

Golovachova¹,

Mikadze²,

Darjania³

2021

TODENTJ

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Background: Primary dentition is a determinant for future permanent occlusion. Objective: This aimed to evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and associated variables in the primary dentition among preschoolers in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among kindergarten children aged 3–5 years. Orthodontic characteristics were assessed by one calibrated clinician (E.G). Questionnaires were given to parents to record associated variables like general health problems, functional changes, and the presence of non-nutritive sucking habits. Results: A total of 396 participants aged 3-5 were included in the study. The prevalence of malocclusion was 49.8%, without significant differences among genders. The prevalence of Class II malocclusion was 21.2%(±4.091), followed by a deep overbite, i.e, 10.7% (±3.14), crossbite, i.e, 7% (±2.561), anterior open bite, i.e, 6.9%, and Class III malocclusion, i.e, 1.6% (±1.513). A total of 41.5% of children with breathing problems had Class II and 13% had crossbite. Speech disorder in 46.8% of cases was associated with anterior open bite. Pacifier users had Class II in 22.5%, deep overbite in 12.2%, and open bite in 9.2% of cases. There was a high prevalence of anterior open bite (25.2%) in children with a thumb-sucking habit (RR=4.90). These data sets are statistically reliable (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Almost half of the evaluated preschoolers had malocclusion. The most frequent disorder was Class II. Malocclusion is associated with non-nutritive sucking habits and mouth breathing.

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Prevalence and Structure of Dento-Maxillofacial Anomalies in Children

Byala

2024

Ukr. Dent. Alm.

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The high level of dental morbidity in the children's population of Ukraine remains one of the urgent problems of modern dentistry. Dental health is largely characterized by the correctness of the structure of the mandibular system, its proper functioning and balance, and its condition is one of the preventive and quite clearly fixed indicators of health/ ill health of the human body in general. The pathology of the maxillofacial system affects not only the state of health, but also the quality of life of the patient, his emotional and social well-being. In this context, information on the prevalence of dentomandibular abnormalities and the overall need for orthodontic treatment is essential to provide objective information to health care stakeholders in order to make an adequate allocation of health care resources based on objective epidemiological data. In addition, dento-mandibular anomalies, which are not detected and not eliminated in childhood, in the process of growth and development of the facial skeleton over time acquire more severe forms, which become more pronounced and are less amenable to treatment. Therefore, the analysis of the prevalence and severity of ASD in children is an important stage in the process of planning preventive and therapeutic measures. Data from literary sources indicate a high prevalence of dento-maxillofacial anomalies among children in different age periods and depending on the characteristics of the area of residence. In particular, the results of the examination of children aged eight months to seventeen years, residents of different regions of Ukraine, given in scientific works of recent years, indicate a high prevalence of dento-jaw anomalies (41%77.9%). The high prevalence of dento-mandibular anomalies indicates the need for timely diagnosis at the early stages of the development of orthodontic pathology, which will contribute to timely treatment, which will subsequently be able to ensure the normal development of the child's dento-mandibular system and improve the quality of life.

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Prevalence of Malocclusion Among 6-15-Year-Old Children in Georgia: Case Report

Cited by 4 publications

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Physical Properties of Oral Liquid in Children With Malocclusion and Different Enamel Resistance

Physical Properties of Oral Liquid in Children With Malocclusion and Different Enamel Resistance

Prevalence of Malocclusion and Associated Variables in Preschool Children of Tbilisi, Georgia

Prevalence and Structure of Dento-Maxillofacial Anomalies in Children

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