Tooth Malformations, DMFT Index, Speech Impairment and Oral Habits in Patients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15464256 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Moritz Blanck‐Lubarsch (University Hospital Münster, corresponding author), Moritz Blanck-Lubarsch (0000-0002-8110-5829, University Hospital Münster), Dieter Dirksen (0000-0002-0129-1474, University Hospital Münster), Reinhold Feldmann (0000-0002-8267-1531, University Hospital Münster), Cristina Sauerland (0000-0002-8748-8218, University of Münster), Ariane Hohoff (University Hospital Münster) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Pages | 4401-4401 |
| Publication date | 2019-11-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16224401 |
| PMID | 31717945 |
| OpenAlex | W2986439527 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 36 |
Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a developmental disorder with severe negative lifetime consequences. Although knowledge about the harmfulness of alcohol consumption during pregnancy has spread, the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is very high. Our study aims at identifying fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated dental anomalies or habits, which need early attention. Methods: Sixty children (30 FAS; 30 controls) were examined prospectively. Swallowing pattern, oral habits, breastfeeding, speech therapy, ergotherapy, physiotherapy, exfoliation of teeth, DMFT (decayed, missing, filled teeth) index, modified DDE (developmental defects of enamel) index and otitis media were recorded. Results: Swallowing pattern, exfoliation of teeth, and otitis media were not significantly different. Significant differences could be found concerning mouthbreathing ( p = 0.007), oral habits ( p = 0.047), age at termination of habits ( p = 0.009), speech treatment ( p = 0.002), ergotherapy, physiotherapy, and breastfeeding ( p ≤ 0.001). DMFT ( p ≤ 0.001) and modified DDE ( p = 0.001) index showed significantly higher values for children with fetal alcohol syndrome. Conclusions: Children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a higher need for early developmental promotion such as speech treatment, ergotherapy, and physiotherapy. Mouthbreathing, habits, and lack of breastfeeding may result in orthodontic treatment needs. High DMFT and modified DDE indexes hint at a higher treatment and prevention need in dentistry
Breastfeeding · Fetal alcohol syndrome · Otitis · Pregnancy · Dentistry · Folate and B Vitamins Research · Gestational Diabetes Research and Management · Medicine · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Pediatrics · Surgery
| Citations per year | 0.29 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |