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Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry 3/2020

01-06-2020 | Original Scientific Article

Maxillary arch dimensions in the first 6 months of life and their relationship with pacifier use

Authors: I. Zen, M. Soares, L. M. C. P. Pinto, A. Ferelle, J. P. Pessan, C. C. Dezan-Garbelini

Published in: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | Issue 3/2020

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Abstract

Purpose

This study evaluated the maxillary arch dimensions at birth and 6 months of life, and to verify the influence of pacifier use on palatal development.

Methods

Maxillary arch impressions were taken from 80 full-term newborns, appropriate for gestational age, from 24 to 72 h of life, and repeated after 6 months. Anatomical references were mapped on dental casts and measurements were taken. Parents were questioned about feeding practices and sucking habits. Data were analysed by Kruskal–Wallis test and hierarchical mixed regression model (p < 0.05).

Results

Anterior maxillary segment (median [interquartile range]) presented an increase in transverse (Δ% = 81.90 [74.40–89.70]) and in length (Δ% = 76.20 [49.10–102.70]) relative growth. No differences were detected in palatine depth from birth (11.00 mm [10.30–11.70]) to 6 months (12.60 mm [12.0–13.90]).

Conclusions

Pacifier use was positively related to the increase in anterior segment length. In the first 6 months of life, the greatest relative growth of the maxillary arch occurs in the anterior region, showing this growth does not occur homogeneously. The use of pacifiers came to influence this process, even before the eruption of the upper incisors.
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Metadata
Title
Maxillary arch dimensions in the first 6 months of life and their relationship with pacifier use
Authors
I. Zen
M. Soares
L. M. C. P. Pinto
A. Ferelle
J. P. Pessan
C. C. Dezan-Garbelini
Publication date
01-06-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry / Issue 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1818-6300
Electronic ISSN: 1996-9805
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-019-00487-9

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