The Influence of Age on the Development of Dental Caries in Children. A Radiographic Study

Moca, Abel Emanuel; Vaida, Luminiţa Ligia; Negruțiu, Bianca Maria; Moca, Rahela Tabita; Todor, Bianca Ioana

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“…This is in line with several studies that have reported an increased incidence of caries in first permanent molars [36,37]. Contrary to our findings, there are authors who reported a higher incidence of caries in the upper arch than in the lower arch [38], but our results are consistent with the results obtained in a previously published radiographic study in which first permanent molars were investigated, and in which superficial, medium, or deep caries prevailed in the lower arch [39].…”

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Pediatric Dental Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania: A Retrospective Study

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Pediatric dental emergencies can occur as a result of untreated dental caries, or can be caused by trauma or periodontal issues. The lockdown imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the number of centers authorized to deliver dental services in Romania, with only a small number of dentists delivering dental emergency treatments. The aim of this study was to investigate the demographic characteristics of children and adolescent patients who were treated in the dental emergency department of Oradea, Romania and to compare the patients who were treated in the dental emergency department in the pre-lockdown (2019), lockdown (2020) and post-lockdown year (2021). All patients who were treated in the dental emergency department were included in the study except for adults and medical files that did not contain all relevant information. Several variables were investigated (age, gender, living environment, location of affected teeth, type of emergency). In 2019, 257 children and adolescents were treated, in 2020, 198, and in 2021, 136. Most patients were aged 7–12 years in all investigated years (2019—47.9%; 2020—50.5%; 2021—43.4%), and the most affected teeth were located in the lower posterior arch (2019—53.3%; 2020—53%; 2021—48.5%). The most frequent emergencies were pulpitis (2019—40.5%; 2020—43.9%) and acute apical periodontitis (2021—42.6%). It was observed that in 2019, patients aged between 0 and 6 years were more frequently associated with trauma (p < 0.001), and in 2019 and 2020, patients aged between 7 and 12 years were more frequently associated with periodontal emergencies (p < 0.001). In 2020, patients from rural areas were more frequently associated with pulpitis (p = 0.025), and in 2021, patients from rural areas were more frequently associated with pulpitis or acute apical periodontitis, and patients from urban areas were associated more frequently with periodontal emergencies (p = 0.042). Pediatric patients with ages between 7 and 12 years old, who lived in an urban environment were most affected. Teeth located in the lower and upper posterior dental arches were most affected, and pulpitis or acute apical periodontitis were the most common pathologies.

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“…The extraction of P1Ms in various clinical situations should be considered with the poor prognosis of P1M. Extraction is advised at a suitable time to minimize the negative effects on occlusion in severely compromised/carious P1Ms with endodontic treatment needs, failed endodontic treatment and hypoplasia [1].…”

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“…The literature has conflicting views on P1Ms extraction. Some report that P1M extraction can dysfunction the masticatory system and maxillofacial tissues including skeletal, dental and periodontal tissues [1][2][3]. A missing tooth can have undesired outcomes such as gaps, tipping and/or rotation, and/or mesial-distal drifting, and/or lingual tilting of neighboring teeth, incisors retrusion and need for orthodontic treatment after the extraction [4].…”

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Timing for extraction of permanent first molars in school aged children: a pilot study

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Extraction of permanent first molars (P1Ms) could create gaps, tipping and/or rotating of neighboring teeth, which depend on the extraction timing. This study evaluated the outcomes of P1Ms extraction in children who were classified based on their permanent second molar's (P2Ms) dental calcification at the time of extraction. In this retrospective study, the evaluations were made for 406 panoramic radiographs (PRs) of children aged 7-14 years who had single P1M extracted. Twenty-nine children having pre-and posttreatment PRs were selected based on the inclusion criteria. First, 2 groups were formed based on the extraction time by using the pre-treatment PRs; Early extraction group (EE) (n = 15) including Nolla Grades 5-6-7, and late extraction group (LE) (n = 14) including Nolla Grades 8-9-10 for P2Ms. Then, the inclination degrees of neighbouring teeth on extraction side and contralateral quadrant (non-extraction) side were measured by using the post-extraction PRs. Mann-Whitney U test was employed, and the statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. The mesial tipping tendency of P2M was significant towards the extraction side both at EE or LE calcification grades of P2Ms (p > 0.05). The mesial inclination degrees of maxillary P2Ms showed no statistically significant difference between the two sides of LE group. The ideal extraction time should be determined according to the dental age to plan an appropriate occlusal maintenance.

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“…In addition, it tends to have deeper pits and fissures that trap food, resulting in dental caries and tooth loss. 3 4…”

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Permanent First Mandibular Molar: Loss Prevalence and Pattern among Saudis in Al-Ahsa

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Objectives The permanent first mandibular molar (PFMM) is the first tooth to erupt, usually at the age of 6 years. It is the most effective oral masticatory unit due to its wide occlusal surface and its role in favorable occlusion. This study describes the prevalence of PFMM loss and the reasons for extraction in a group of King Faisal Dental Complex Clinics (KFUDC) Saudi attendees. In addition, to report postextraction complications, consider the gender, age, and the time elapsed from the moment of the extraction. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was performed in January to April 2020, focusing on the loss of PFMM among a group of Saudis attending KFUDC in Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. A total of 417 participants were recruited. The inclusion criteria were adults aged ≥ 18 years. The principal investigator performed all the necessary measures for calibration in the forms of training on clinical examination and interviews. Statistical Analysis Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science, version 25 (SPSS Inc., Illinois, United States). Result Four hundred seventeen attendees participated in the present study. Majority were males 73.9% (308), and 26.1% (109) females. A third, 30% (125), reported missing PFMM; the overwhelming majority reported the reason for extraction as caries 93.6% (117).On clinical examination, 80.8% (101) had complications; drifting of adjacent teeth was the most common complication, 57.6% (72), followed by supraeruption in 23.2% (29).More males than females reported missing PFMM (22.8 and 7.2%, respectively), and those ≥ 25 years reported more missing PFMM than younger (17.5 and 12.5%, p ≤ 0.000). Those confirmed with systemic diseases reported more missing PFMM than their counterpart (23.3 and 6.7%, p ≤ 0.01).Those with good oral hygiene reported less missing PFMM than their poor oral hygiene counterparts (27.8 and 34%). Those who had good knowledge about the complications of early extraction of PFMM stated less missing PFMM than their counterparts (15.6 and 14.4%, p ≤ 0.01). Conclusion This study indicated that PFMM were the most common extracted tooth. Caries is the principal reason for tooth extraction among the studied population, followed by periodontal diseases. Emphasis on preventing dental caries is essential to maintain a socially and economically productive life and reduce the burden of oral disease.

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The Influence of Age on the Development of Dental Caries in Children. A Radiographic Study

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

Pediatric Dental Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania: A Retrospective Study

Pediatric Dental Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania: A Retrospective Study

Timing for extraction of permanent first molars in school aged children: a pilot study

Permanent First Mandibular Molar: Loss Prevalence and Pattern among Saudis in Al-Ahsa

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