Abstract

CASANOVA-ROSADO, Alejandro José et al. Impact of socioeconomic position on the developmental enamel defects on primary dentition. CES odontol. [online]. 2012, vol.25, n.1, pp.22-31. ISSN 0120-971X.

Abstract Introduction and objective: Developmental enamel defects (DED) can be defined as any alteration of tooth enamel resulting from various disturbances during amelogenesis. The objective of this report was to determine the impact of socioeconomic position (SEP) on the DEDin primary teeth of 6 to 9 year old school children. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study in 925 school children from six to nine years old was carried out. The diagnostic criteria used for DED was proposed by the FDI, specifically marked and diffuse opacities and hypoplasia, excluding dental fluorosis and other discolorations, through a clinical examination conducted by three trained and calibrated examiners (kappa> 0,80). Sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables were collected through a questionnaire directed to mothers / guardians of children. Socioeconomic position (SEP) was determined with the parental occupation and schooling. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating odds ratios with logistic regression in STATA 9.0. Results: The mean age was 7,56±1,13 years and 50,3% were male. Average DED was 0,17 ± 0,75, and the prevalence of 9,9%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that the odds presenting DED in primary teeth increased (p <0,05) in children between 8-9 years old, visiting the dentist more often and the worst SEP. Conclusions: This study has shown that the PSE has an impact on the presence of DED in the primary dentition. Further studies, which are preferably longitudinal, are needed to confirm this association and clarify the relationship.

Keywords : Oral health; Primary teeth; Developmental enamel defects; Mexico.

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