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Oral Epidemiology and Pathology in Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 February 2025) | Viewed by 15235

Special Issue Editors

Dr. David Ribas-Perez

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Department of Stomatology, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
Interests: pediatric dentistry; oral epidemiology; oral public health
Dr. Asuncion Mendoza-Mendoza

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Department of Stomatology, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
Interests: pediatric dentistry; operative dentistry in children; dental traumatology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With this Special Issue we intend to update information relevant to epidemiological studies and data on oral health carried out for children and young people in the globality of countries, regions, cities or minority groups. This information is of utmost importance for the realization, structuring, design and implementation of oral public health programs aimed especially at the child population.

We also intend to carry out with this special issue the acquisition of information relevant to studies on primary prevention, health promotion and clinical trials of preventive actions for the different oral pathologies that can be presented in the child patient at the oral and dental level. We do not forget the different types of palliative and restorative treatments specific to children's patients that will be necessary for the implementation of these community oral health programs.

I encourage you to participate in this Special Issue by sending the results of your research or reviews on the above mentioned topics.

Sincerely

Dr. David Ribas-Perez
Dr. Asuncion Mendoza-Mendoza
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • preventive dentistry
  • oral public health
  • pediatric dentistry
  • epidemiological studies on oral health
  • social dentistry
  • cariology
  • dental traumatology
  • pulp therapies in temporal dentition
  • pulp therapies in immature permanent dentition

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An Investigation into the Prevalence of Enamel Hypoplasia in an Urban Area Based on the Types and Affected Teeth
by Valbona Disha, Marin Zaimi, Elizana Petrela and Fatbardha Aliaj
Children 2024, 11(4), 474; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040474 - 15 Apr 2024
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Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a qualitative defect, and it can have a significant impact on oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia in urban area in Albania. Methodology: In total, 234 children of both sexes [...] Read more.
Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a qualitative defect, and it can have a significant impact on oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia in urban area in Albania. Methodology: In total, 234 children of both sexes aged 8–12 years old were randomly selected in five schools in Tirana, Albania. They underwent an intra-oral examination. Diagnostic criteria were in accordance with a European meeting on MIH held in Athens, 2003, and the FDI. Medical history was retrieved using questionnaires, and data obtained from clinical examination were recorded. Results: The prevalence of enamel hypoplasia was 12.8%. The most commonly occurring enamel hypoplasia was the mild type (58.62%). The mandibular first molar showed the highest prevalence of enamel hypoplasia (19.5%), and the maxillary canines and premolars were the least affected (2.3%). In this study, medical story did not have a significant effect on enamel hypoplasia. Conclusions: The prevalence of enamel hypoplasia remains high at 12.8%. Interestingly, the features of enamel hypoplasia were consistent across both sexes, with no correlation found between them. The predominant occurrence of mild enamel hypoplasia underscores the importance of implementing oral hygiene strategies in schools to mitigate its progression. Full article
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The Management of Necrotizing Gingivitis in Paediatric Patients: A Scoping Review and Two Case Reports
by Massimiliano Ciribè, Erika Cirillo, Paolo Giacomo Arduino, Alessandra Putrino, Martina Caputo, Simona Zaami, Gaia Bompiani and Angela Galeotti
Children 2024, 11(8), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11081019 - 21 Aug 2024
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Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is an acute inflammatory process with an estimated prevalence of less than 1%. The treatment of choice is usually antibiotics in addition to periodontal treatment. This scoping review aims to detail extent and type of proof related to NG in [...] Read more.
Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is an acute inflammatory process with an estimated prevalence of less than 1%. The treatment of choice is usually antibiotics in addition to periodontal treatment. This scoping review aims to detail extent and type of proof related to NG in paediatric patient; moreover, a decision tree protocol was developed to define NG management in paediatric patients based on the presence or absence of systemic compromission. In addition, we also propose the use of ozone treatment as an adjuvant therapy. Seven papers (3 case reports, 2 guidelines, and 2 reviews) were selected for evaluation by reading the full texts. This review outlines the lack of research on the treatment of NG in paediatric patients; we, however, demonstrate the efficacy of the decision tree protocol by describing two case reports in which patients were treated with antibiotics according to the presence or absence of systemic involvement through the implementation of an individualized therapeutic approach, with periodontal ozone therapy. Moreover, the supportive use of this molecule in the management of NG can be a valuable tool in the healing of gingival tissues. Full article
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The Global Occurrences of Cleft Lip and Palate in Pediatric Patients and Their Association with Demographic Factors: A Narrative Review
by Farah Asnely Putri, Madhuri Pattamatta, Sheylla Edu September Anita and Tantry Maulina
Children 2024, 11(3), 322; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030322 - 8 Mar 2024
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Objective: Orofacial clefts are one of the most common abnormalities that occur in the orofacial area. Due to their high prevalence, special attention provided to risk factors and their possible involvement in the occurrence of orofacial clefts is of importance. The objective of [...] Read more.
Objective: Orofacial clefts are one of the most common abnormalities that occur in the orofacial area. Due to their high prevalence, special attention provided to risk factors and their possible involvement in the occurrence of orofacial clefts is of importance. The objective of this study was to review the current global occurrence of orofacial clefts and the possible linkage of previously investigated risk factors to the occurrence of orofacial clefts. Review: The risk factors of orofacial clefts can be classified into two groups, modifiable risk factors and non-modifiable risk factors. Due to the extent of elaboration of each risk factor in each group, this current narrative review is limited to several mostly investigated risk factors, which included a review of parental age, sexual disparities, educational attainment, and income. Studies indicate that Asians are more likely than other races to have orofacial clefts, with a higher incidence rate in men than in women. There is evidence that the age of the parents is associated with the chance of the occurrence of orofacial cleft. The prevention of orofacial clefts and the distribution of medical resources depend heavily on a thorough understanding of epidemiology on a global scale. Nevertheless, the earlier studies concentrated on more developed nations or areas, and registry data from low-income nations had significant gaps. The findings of this narrative review can be used as the scientific basis for further research within this area. Conclusion: The occurrence rate of orofacial clefts remains high in several regions. Possible associations between parental age, sexual disparities, educational attainment, and family income to the occurrence of orofacial clefts remain contradictory, indicating the importance of further research to obtain more insights. Full article
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Influence of the Physiological Pacifier on the Development of Malocclusions in Children: A Scoping Review
by Carolina Caleza-Jiménez, Inés Rodríguez Romero, David Ribas-Perez and María Biedma-Perea
Children 2024, 11(11), 1353; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11111353 - 7 Nov 2024
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Background: As a result of the dental alterations pacifiers can cause, several designs have been described, differing in the shape and size of the teat. The aim of this review was to compare the influence of the physiological pacifier on the development of [...] Read more.
Background: As a result of the dental alterations pacifiers can cause, several designs have been described, differing in the shape and size of the teat. The aim of this review was to compare the influence of the physiological pacifier on the development of malocclusions in children with other types of pacifier. The research question was: does the use of physiological pacifiers cause less dentomaxillary alterations than other designs? Methods: A scoping review was carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. The ROBINS-I risk of bias tool was used for the methodology assessment of the included studies. Results: Of the 122 articles identified in the initial search, 5 articles met all the inclusion criteria. In all of them, in general, the use of the pacifier caused malocclusions such as an anterior open bite, a posterior crossbite, an increased overjet, and an involvement of the overbite. Children who began using the physiological pacifier very early, between 0 and 3 months, were less likely to develop finger sucking/thumb sucking compared to children who started after 3 months. In the prevalence of open anterior bite and overjet, there was a significant difference between the use of conventional pacifiers and anatomical pacifiers compared to the use of physiological pacifiers. Conclusions: the physiological pacifier can cause fewer oral alterations and could be the best option as a pacifier, however, more well-designed and high-quality randomised clinical trials are required. Full article
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