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1. Knowlege and attitude in paediatric dentistry among paediatricians

Author

Morera-Domingo, J, Maura-Solivellas, I, Llagostera-Benedico, J, Arce-Casas, A, Valls-Sirera, C, and Ferrés-Amat, E

Subjects
Fluorides, Cross-Sectional Studies, Pediatric Dentistry, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, Pediatricians, Child, Toothpastes
Abstract

Tooth decay is the main oral pathology and a worldwide public health problem. The paediatrician is the first medical professional to assess and treat children. Therefore, it is important that they are well informed. The aim is to determine the level of dental knowledge of paediatricians practising in the public and private health sectors in Catalonia (Spain).Cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study of the basic dental knowledge of paediatricians through an anonymous and voluntary survey of 17 questions on prevention, trauma and dental cavities. The results are segmented based on professional experience, type of centre and whether it has a paediatric dentistry area.A total of 129 paediatricians from Catalonia participated. Almost all paediatricians (86.82%) normally perform an oral examination in a routine visit; 31.8% refer the child to the paediatric dentist when the first permanent molars have erupted, and 41.9% indicate that toothpaste should contain a minimum of 1,000 ppm of fluoride. It is proven that paediatricians practising in the private sector have greater dental knowledge than those in the public sector (p = 0.019). Experience is not related to knowledge (p = 0.0691). The paediatricians who have a paediatric dentistry area in their workplace show greater knowledge (p = 0.046).Only half of the surveyed paediatricians follow the recommendations of paediatric societies on prevention aspects. In dental traumatology, professionals mostly follow the recommendations supported by the literature with high scientific evidence.

Published
2022

2. Study of the frequency, localisation and morphology of supernumerary teeth in 1960 Spanish non-syndromic paediatric patients

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Ferrés-Amat, E., Maura-Solivellas, I., Prats-Armengol, J., Mareque-Bueno J, J., and Eduard Ferrés-Padró

Subjects
Male, Adolescent, Age Factors, Infant, Tooth Eruption, Incisor, Sex Factors, Tooth, Supernumerary, Spain, Child, Preschool, Radiography, Panoramic, Humans, Female, Tooth, Deciduous, Tooth, Unerupted, Child
Abstract

The main objective was to study supernumerary teeth diagnosed during the routine checkups at the Paediatric Dentistry Service of Hospital de Nens, Barcelona (Spain), for four months.A transversal, descriptive study, was performed in 1,960 patients, aged 1 to 17 years, visited during routine oral checkups. An intraoral exploration (with intraoral mirror and probe) was performed to all patients, and subjects older than 5 years also underwent panoramic x-ray examination.A total of 33 patients showed supernumerary teeth (1.68%), 22 boys and 11 girls. A total of 10 patients (8 boys/2 girls) had supernumerary teeth in the temporary dentition, 20 patients (12 boys/8 girls) in the permanent dentition and 3 patients (2 boys/1girls) in both temporary and permanent dentition. A total of 46 supernumerary teeth were diagnosed.Any alteration in the number of teeth in patients younger than 5 years are difficult to diagnose, as x-rays are usually not taken. We believe that starting at 5 years old, a radiological exploration (panoramic x-ray) has to be carried out as a complement to the clinical examination.

Published
2015

3. Hypomineralisation of second primary molars and primary canines: Prevalence and description of lesions in a population of 153 patients visited at a hospital paediatric dentistry service.

Author

Borrego-Martí N, Peris-Corominas R, Maura-Solivellas I, Ferrés-Padró E, and Ferrés-Amat E

Subjects
Cross-Sectional Studies, Hospitals, Humans, Prevalence, Molar, Pediatric Dentistry
Abstract

Aim: The enamel defects of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) share clinical characteristics with hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM) and hypomineralised primary canines (HPC). The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of these entities in a population of patients in a hospital dentistry service. The secondary objectives are to know the number and distribution of lesions, classify them according to their degree of severity and to know which dental surfaces are most affected., Methods: A cross-sectional and observational prevalence study was carried out over a 32-day period, guided by the diagnostic criteria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) together with the descriptive study of the lesions. Healthy patients between 30-42 months and who had all erupted teeth were included., Results: Out of a total of 153 patients, 29 presented HSPM (18.95%) and 17 HPC (11.11%). Check-ups were made on 116 second primary molars (SPM) and 116 primary canines (PC), obtaining 81 HSPM (69.82%) and 31 HPC (26.72%). The lesions observed were mild in 60 molars (74.07%) and in 27 canines (87.09%). As for the 405 surfaces checked, 168 showed HSPM (41.48%) and 43 HPC (10.61%)., Conclusions: The prevalence of HSPM and HPC varies depending on the population studied. It was observed that SPM were affected more often than PC, with the occlusal and buccal surfaces being the most affected, and the majority of the lesions presenting a low degree of severity.

Published
2021
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4. The prevalence of ankyloglossia in 302 newborns with breastfeeding problems and sucking difficulties in Barcelona: a descriptive study.

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Ferrés-Amat E, Pastor-Vera T, Rodriguez-Alessi P, Ferrés-Amat E, Mareque-Bueno J, and Ferrés-Padró E

Subjects
Ankyloglossia rehabilitation, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Lingual Frenum surgery, Male, Myofunctional Therapy, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Spain epidemiology, Ankyloglossia epidemiology, Ankyloglossia physiopathology, Breast Feeding, Sucking Behavior
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Aim: Oral and maxillofacial development is influenced by the lingual frenulum and also affects breathing, occlusion, sucking, swallowing, speech, among others. Ankyloglossia in the newborn may result in breastfeeding difficulties: maternal nipple pain and/or erosion or mastitis, poor weight gain and excessively long breastfeeds. The main objective of this work is to study the prevalence of ankyloglossia in newborns with breastfeeding difficulties., Materials and Methods: This is a transversal descriptive study of 302 patients, between 0 and 6 months, who attended the hospital as a result of breastfeeding difficulties. All patients with sucking problems and ankyloglossia were included in this study and followed the multidisciplinary treatment protocol made up of the services of Breastfeeding, Speech Therapy and Orofacial Rehabilitation and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery., Results: 1,102 newborns were seen at the paediatric service of Hospital de Nens, Barcelona (Spain) during 2 years; 302 had breastfeeding difficulties and of these, 171 were diagnosed with ankyloglossia (60 girls and 111 boys). Coryllos Grade 3 ankyloglossia was the most prevalent (59.6%) type; 85 infants (49.7%) were exclusively breastfed and 26 (50.35%) were mixed fed (formula and breastfeeding). Only 43 patients had a family history of tongue-tie (25.1%)., Conclusion: Ankyloglossia linked to breastfeeding difficulties must be treated by a multidisciplinary team. We have found a high prevalence of the condition since the population studied are newborns with sucking problems. If a frenotomy is necessary, we recommend stimulating suction with myofunctional therapy before and after surgery to avoid scar retraction.

Published
2017
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