Introduction: Extraction of the impacted third molar is one of the most common minor oral surgica... more Introduction: Extraction of the impacted third molar is one of the most common minor oral surgical procedures carried out in oral surgery clinic. For the medically compromised, the sequelae and possible complications of third molar surgery can be enormous if such medical conditions are not properly identified and managed adequately. Methodology: Patients presenting for mandibular third molar surgery in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, specialty dental center, with medical conditions were recruited into the study from 2015 to 2018. Third molar not indicated for surgical removal were excluded. Data such demographics of patient presenting for third molar extractions, indications for third molar removal, pattern of third molar impaction, medical conditions, and medication consumptions were collected from the electronic medical records. Results: A total of 1024 patients presented for mandibular third molar extraction during the study out of which 123 patients were medically compromised with the prevalence of 12%. There were 32 (26%) male and 91 (74%) female with a M:F = 1:2.8. The age ranged from 17 to 69 years with mean (age ± standard deviation) 31.4 ± 9.6 years. Hypertension/diabetes and hypothyroidism constitute the majority of the compromised condition (35 [28.5%] each) closely followed by hyperthyroidism 23 (18.7%), while hypertension alone constitute the least (1 [0.8%]) case. Conclusion: All patients presenting for the removal of impacted third molar should be investigated for medical conditions by first taking a good and complete medical history to avoid conditions that can put the life of patients under serious risk.
Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common condition associated with a high standard of livi... more Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common condition associated with a high standard of living. Aim: The main objective of the study was to document the prevalence of mandibular third molar impactions among the Najran populace. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study reviewing computerized medical records and panoramic radiographs of patients presenting for the extraction of mandibular third molars. Ethical approval was granted from the General Directorate of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Najran region. Data such as demographics, indications for third molar removal, position, and pattern of third molar impaction were collected. Data were stored and analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 25 for IOS (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp). Results and Discussion: Amongst 6205 extractions, 1024 mandibular third molar extractions were carried out with a prevalence rate of 16.5%. There were 609 (59.5%) female and 415 (40.5%) male (F:M = 1.5:1). The age ranged from 17 to 69 years (mean ± standard deviation, 31.4 ± 9.6 years), with the majority (52.1%) in the age group of 21–30 years. One hundred and ninety-one (18.6%) of the pericoronitis cases were associated with vertical impaction, while the majority of the caries were associated with mesioangular impaction (323 [31.5%]). Mesio-angular impactions (40.8%) and Level A depth (477 [46.6%]) were the most common. Class I ramus relationship had the highest distribution (561 [54.8%]). Conclusion: We have reported a prevalence rate of 16.5% of impacted mandibular third molar in mostly 21–30 years of age with female preponderance. Pericoronitis was the main indication for surgical extraction.
<p>Logistic regression determining predictors of poor oral hygiene in a sample of 983 child... more <p>Logistic regression determining predictors of poor oral hygiene in a sample of 983 children.</p
<p>Logistic regression determining predictors of caries presence in a sample of 983 childre... more <p>Logistic regression determining predictors of caries presence in a sample of 983 children.</p
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Family structures can affect the oral health of the child. However, little is known about the imp... more Family structures can affect the oral health of the child. However, little is known about the impact of the family structure on oral health of children in Africa. To determine the association between family structure, twice daily toothbrushing, use of fluoridated toothpaste, caries, and oral hygiene status of 5-12-year-old children resident in semi-urban Nigeria. Secondary analysis of the data of 601 children recruited through a household survey conducted in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The association between dependent variables (presence of caries, good oral hygiene, use of fluoridated toothpaste, and twice daily toothbrushing) and the family structure (parental structure, number of siblings, and birth rank) was determined. Simple and multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the association. The regression models were adjusted for age and gender. Children who were not primogenitor had significantly reduced odds of using fluoridated toothpaste (AOR: 0.91; 95% confidence interval...
This study determined the prevalence of digit sucking and gingivitis, and the association between... more This study determined the prevalence of digit sucking and gingivitis, and the association between age, gender, socioeconomic status, presence of digit sucking habits, oral hygiene status and gingivitis among a group of Nigerian children. The data of 992 children 1 to 12 years recruited through a household survey conducted in Osun State, Nigeria was analyzed. Information on age, gender, and socioeconomic status and history of digit-sucking habits were collected. Children were assessed for oral hygiene status and the severity of gingivitis using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified and the Gingival Index respectively. The predictors of presence of gingivitis and poor oral hygiene were determined using multivariate logistic regression. Twelve (2.7%) and 383 (78.3%) children aged 1-5 years had poor oral hygiene and mild gingivitis respectively. Also, 11 (2.4%) and 432 (87.4) children aged 6-12 years had poor oral hygiene and mild gingivitis respectively. The odds of having poor oral hygiene (AOR: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.20-0.35; p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001) and gingivitis (AOR: 0.21; 95% CI: 0.14 - 0.31; p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001) was significantly reduced for children aged 1-5 years. The odds of having gingivitis was increased in children with low socioeconomic status (AOR: 2.09; 9% CI: 1.32 - 3.31; p=0.002). There was no significant relationship between gender, digit sucking, oral hygiene status and presence of gingivitis. Digit-sucking habit did not increase the chances of having poor oral hygiene and gingivitis. Increasing age and low socio-economic status were factors that significantly increased the chances of having poor oral hygiene and gingivitis.
The objectives of this study were to assess the association between children and parents' kno... more The objectives of this study were to assess the association between children and parents' knowledge of caries preventive practices, the parents' caries preventive oral health behaviours and children's caries preventive oral health behaviour and caries experience. Three hundred and twenty four participants aged 8-12 years, 308 fathers and 318 mothers were recruited through a household survey conducted in Suburban Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to generate information on fathers, mothers and children's knowledge of caries prevention measures and their oral health behaviour. Clinical examination was conducted on the children to determine their dmft/DMFT. Analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of the children's good oral health behaviour. The mothers' oral health behaviours were significant predictors of the children's oral health behaviours. Children who had good knowledge of caries prevention measures had significant increased odds of...
Individual interview schedule for children aged 0â 12Â years and their legal guardians. This is t... more Individual interview schedule for children aged 0â 12Â years and their legal guardians. This is the comprehensive questionnaire used for the collection of data for the study. Sections 1, 3, 18 and 19 used to generate the data for this study, are accessible in the questionnaire. (DOC 1091Â kb)
Resume Contexte Le but de l’etude etait d’evaluer les changements de la qualite de vie liee a la ... more Resume Contexte Le but de l’etude etait d’evaluer les changements de la qualite de vie liee a la sante buccodentaire (QDVLSB) pendant un traitement orthodontique par appareils fixes. Methodes Soixante et un patients ayant besoin d’un traitement par appareils fixes ont participe a l’etude. La QDVLSB de tous les patients a ete evaluee au debut de l’etude (T0) et a 1 semaine (T1), 1 mois (T2), 3 mois (T3), et 6 mois (T4) apres la mise en place de l’appareil, au moyen de l’outil « United Kingdom Oral Health-Related Quality of Life » (OHRQoL-UK) (Questionnaire britannique sur la qualite de vie liee a la sante buccodentaire) et le questionnaire « Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire » (PIDAQ) (Questionnaire sur l’impact psychosocial de l’esthetique dentaire). L’analyse de variance a deux facteurs de Friedman (Anova) et le test de Wilcoxon signe (Wilcoxon Signed Rank test) ont ete utilises pour comparer les changements au niveau de signification p Resultats D’apres l’outil OHRQoL-UK, une deterioration significative de la QDVLSB est intervenue pendant la premiere semaine de traitement. Le PIDAQ, toutefois, montrait une amelioration significative de la QDVLSB tout au long de la periode d’etude (p Conclusion Un traitement par appareils orthodontiques fixes peut ameliorer de facon significative la QDVLSB des individus.
BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to evaluate changes in the oral health-related quality ... more BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to evaluate changes in the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) during fixed appliance therapy. METHODS Sixty-one patients requiring fixed appliance therapy participated in the study. OHRQoL was assessed in all participants using the United Kingdom Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL-UK) tool and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ), at baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T4), after appliance placement. Friedman 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used to compare the changes at the P<0.05 significance level. RESULTS There was a significant deterioration in OHRQoL in the first week of treatment based on the OHRQoL-UK measure (P=0.01). The PIDAQ, however, showed significant improvement in OHRQoL throughout the study period (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Fixed orthodontic appliance therapy can significantly improve the OHRQoL of individuals.
Context: Parents are often concerned about their children's nonnutritive sucking (NNS) habits... more Context: Parents are often concerned about their children's nonnutritive sucking (NNS) habits and may institute mechanisms to try to break them. Aim: The study identified various methods instituted by mothers resident in a suburban Nigeria to break NNS habits of children, reasons for wanting to break the habit, and the association between instituted methods and sociodemographic profile of the mothers. Materials and Methods: The data of 129 mothers of children aged 4 years to 12 years who had NNS habits at the time of conducting a household survey were analyzed. Statistical Analysis: Tests of associations were conducted to determine the association between maternal age and level of education and methods employed to break child's NNS habits. Results: Eighty-four mothers (65.1%) made efforts to break the habit. Habit persisting to older age was the main concern. The most common method employed for breaking habits was punishing the child (54.8%).Only 7 (20.0%) mothers who were concerned about NNS habit(s) sought professional advice. A greater though insignificant percentage of mothers in the 25–34 years age group (57.2%; P = 0.48) and those with secondary school level of education (56.0%; P = 0.12) made efforts to break their children's NNS habits. Conclusions: The majority of mothers were concerned about their children's NNS habits. However, very few concerned mothers sought professional advice. Efforts need to be made to improve the public awareness about the availability of professional services for managing NNS habits and potential impact of employing nonprofessional methods to break habits.
Digit sucking can represent untreated anxiety or other emotional problems. The aim of this study ... more Digit sucking can represent untreated anxiety or other emotional problems. The aim of this study was to determine if digit sucking is a predictor of general anxiety and dental anxiety; and if general and dental anxiety are associated with caries and oral hygiene status of children resident in sub-urban Nigeria. This was a secondary data analysis of a household survey conducted in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The level of general anxiety and dental anxiety of 450 6 to12 year old children were measured using the Revised Child Manifest Anxiety Scale and Dental Subscale of the Child Fear Survey Schedule respectively. Presence of digit sucking habit, caries and oral hygiene status were determined. General anxiety and dental anxiety scores were dichotomized into low and high levels respectively. Logistic regression was conducted to determine if digit sucking was a predictor of general anxiety and dental anxiety; and if general anxiety and dental anxiety were predictors caries and good oral hygiene s...
Oral habits are repetitive actions that are done automatically. These behaviours are started and ... more Oral habits are repetitive actions that are done automatically. These behaviours are started and stopped spontaneously with or without deleterious effect on the developing occlusion. Aim: To explore the family related factors associated with oral habits in children resident in sub-urban Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional study utilizing a household survey to recruit 992 1year to 12-year-olds. Information collected using a structured questionnaire included gender, family structure (parenting structure, birth rank, number of siblings, socioeconomic status) and types of non-nutritive habits. The association between family structures related variables and presence of non-nutritive oral habits was determined using Chi square. Logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of presence of oral habits. Results: There was no significant association between the prevalence of oral habits and parenting structure (p=0.52), birth rank (p=0.50) and socioeconomic status (p=0.14). However...
Introduction: Extraction of the impacted third molar is one of the most common minor oral surgica... more Introduction: Extraction of the impacted third molar is one of the most common minor oral surgical procedures carried out in oral surgery clinic. For the medically compromised, the sequelae and possible complications of third molar surgery can be enormous if such medical conditions are not properly identified and managed adequately. Methodology: Patients presenting for mandibular third molar surgery in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, specialty dental center, with medical conditions were recruited into the study from 2015 to 2018. Third molar not indicated for surgical removal were excluded. Data such demographics of patient presenting for third molar extractions, indications for third molar removal, pattern of third molar impaction, medical conditions, and medication consumptions were collected from the electronic medical records. Results: A total of 1024 patients presented for mandibular third molar extraction during the study out of which 123 patients were medically compromised with the prevalence of 12%. There were 32 (26%) male and 91 (74%) female with a M:F = 1:2.8. The age ranged from 17 to 69 years with mean (age ± standard deviation) 31.4 ± 9.6 years. Hypertension/diabetes and hypothyroidism constitute the majority of the compromised condition (35 [28.5%] each) closely followed by hyperthyroidism 23 (18.7%), while hypertension alone constitute the least (1 [0.8%]) case. Conclusion: All patients presenting for the removal of impacted third molar should be investigated for medical conditions by first taking a good and complete medical history to avoid conditions that can put the life of patients under serious risk.
Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common condition associated with a high standard of livi... more Introduction: Third molar impaction is a common condition associated with a high standard of living. Aim: The main objective of the study was to document the prevalence of mandibular third molar impactions among the Najran populace. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study reviewing computerized medical records and panoramic radiographs of patients presenting for the extraction of mandibular third molars. Ethical approval was granted from the General Directorate of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Najran region. Data such as demographics, indications for third molar removal, position, and pattern of third molar impaction were collected. Data were stored and analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 25 for IOS (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp). Results and Discussion: Amongst 6205 extractions, 1024 mandibular third molar extractions were carried out with a prevalence rate of 16.5%. There were 609 (59.5%) female and 415 (40.5%) male (F:M = 1.5:1). The age ranged from 17 to 69 years (mean ± standard deviation, 31.4 ± 9.6 years), with the majority (52.1%) in the age group of 21–30 years. One hundred and ninety-one (18.6%) of the pericoronitis cases were associated with vertical impaction, while the majority of the caries were associated with mesioangular impaction (323 [31.5%]). Mesio-angular impactions (40.8%) and Level A depth (477 [46.6%]) were the most common. Class I ramus relationship had the highest distribution (561 [54.8%]). Conclusion: We have reported a prevalence rate of 16.5% of impacted mandibular third molar in mostly 21–30 years of age with female preponderance. Pericoronitis was the main indication for surgical extraction.
<p>Logistic regression determining predictors of poor oral hygiene in a sample of 983 child... more <p>Logistic regression determining predictors of poor oral hygiene in a sample of 983 children.</p
<p>Logistic regression determining predictors of caries presence in a sample of 983 childre... more <p>Logistic regression determining predictors of caries presence in a sample of 983 children.</p
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Family structures can affect the oral health of the child. However, little is known about the imp... more Family structures can affect the oral health of the child. However, little is known about the impact of the family structure on oral health of children in Africa. To determine the association between family structure, twice daily toothbrushing, use of fluoridated toothpaste, caries, and oral hygiene status of 5-12-year-old children resident in semi-urban Nigeria. Secondary analysis of the data of 601 children recruited through a household survey conducted in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The association between dependent variables (presence of caries, good oral hygiene, use of fluoridated toothpaste, and twice daily toothbrushing) and the family structure (parental structure, number of siblings, and birth rank) was determined. Simple and multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the association. The regression models were adjusted for age and gender. Children who were not primogenitor had significantly reduced odds of using fluoridated toothpaste (AOR: 0.91; 95% confidence interval...
This study determined the prevalence of digit sucking and gingivitis, and the association between... more This study determined the prevalence of digit sucking and gingivitis, and the association between age, gender, socioeconomic status, presence of digit sucking habits, oral hygiene status and gingivitis among a group of Nigerian children. The data of 992 children 1 to 12 years recruited through a household survey conducted in Osun State, Nigeria was analyzed. Information on age, gender, and socioeconomic status and history of digit-sucking habits were collected. Children were assessed for oral hygiene status and the severity of gingivitis using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified and the Gingival Index respectively. The predictors of presence of gingivitis and poor oral hygiene were determined using multivariate logistic regression. Twelve (2.7%) and 383 (78.3%) children aged 1-5 years had poor oral hygiene and mild gingivitis respectively. Also, 11 (2.4%) and 432 (87.4) children aged 6-12 years had poor oral hygiene and mild gingivitis respectively. The odds of having poor oral hygiene (AOR: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.20-0.35; p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001) and gingivitis (AOR: 0.21; 95% CI: 0.14 - 0.31; p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.001) was significantly reduced for children aged 1-5 years. The odds of having gingivitis was increased in children with low socioeconomic status (AOR: 2.09; 9% CI: 1.32 - 3.31; p=0.002). There was no significant relationship between gender, digit sucking, oral hygiene status and presence of gingivitis. Digit-sucking habit did not increase the chances of having poor oral hygiene and gingivitis. Increasing age and low socio-economic status were factors that significantly increased the chances of having poor oral hygiene and gingivitis.
The objectives of this study were to assess the association between children and parents' kno... more The objectives of this study were to assess the association between children and parents' knowledge of caries preventive practices, the parents' caries preventive oral health behaviours and children's caries preventive oral health behaviour and caries experience. Three hundred and twenty four participants aged 8-12 years, 308 fathers and 318 mothers were recruited through a household survey conducted in Suburban Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to generate information on fathers, mothers and children's knowledge of caries prevention measures and their oral health behaviour. Clinical examination was conducted on the children to determine their dmft/DMFT. Analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of the children's good oral health behaviour. The mothers' oral health behaviours were significant predictors of the children's oral health behaviours. Children who had good knowledge of caries prevention measures had significant increased odds of...
Individual interview schedule for children aged 0â 12Â years and their legal guardians. This is t... more Individual interview schedule for children aged 0â 12Â years and their legal guardians. This is the comprehensive questionnaire used for the collection of data for the study. Sections 1, 3, 18 and 19 used to generate the data for this study, are accessible in the questionnaire. (DOC 1091Â kb)
Resume Contexte Le but de l’etude etait d’evaluer les changements de la qualite de vie liee a la ... more Resume Contexte Le but de l’etude etait d’evaluer les changements de la qualite de vie liee a la sante buccodentaire (QDVLSB) pendant un traitement orthodontique par appareils fixes. Methodes Soixante et un patients ayant besoin d’un traitement par appareils fixes ont participe a l’etude. La QDVLSB de tous les patients a ete evaluee au debut de l’etude (T0) et a 1 semaine (T1), 1 mois (T2), 3 mois (T3), et 6 mois (T4) apres la mise en place de l’appareil, au moyen de l’outil « United Kingdom Oral Health-Related Quality of Life » (OHRQoL-UK) (Questionnaire britannique sur la qualite de vie liee a la sante buccodentaire) et le questionnaire « Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire » (PIDAQ) (Questionnaire sur l’impact psychosocial de l’esthetique dentaire). L’analyse de variance a deux facteurs de Friedman (Anova) et le test de Wilcoxon signe (Wilcoxon Signed Rank test) ont ete utilises pour comparer les changements au niveau de signification p Resultats D’apres l’outil OHRQoL-UK, une deterioration significative de la QDVLSB est intervenue pendant la premiere semaine de traitement. Le PIDAQ, toutefois, montrait une amelioration significative de la QDVLSB tout au long de la periode d’etude (p Conclusion Un traitement par appareils orthodontiques fixes peut ameliorer de facon significative la QDVLSB des individus.
BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to evaluate changes in the oral health-related quality ... more BACKGROUND The objective of the study was to evaluate changes in the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) during fixed appliance therapy. METHODS Sixty-one patients requiring fixed appliance therapy participated in the study. OHRQoL was assessed in all participants using the United Kingdom Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL-UK) tool and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ), at baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T4), after appliance placement. Friedman 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used to compare the changes at the P<0.05 significance level. RESULTS There was a significant deterioration in OHRQoL in the first week of treatment based on the OHRQoL-UK measure (P=0.01). The PIDAQ, however, showed significant improvement in OHRQoL throughout the study period (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Fixed orthodontic appliance therapy can significantly improve the OHRQoL of individuals.
Context: Parents are often concerned about their children's nonnutritive sucking (NNS) habits... more Context: Parents are often concerned about their children's nonnutritive sucking (NNS) habits and may institute mechanisms to try to break them. Aim: The study identified various methods instituted by mothers resident in a suburban Nigeria to break NNS habits of children, reasons for wanting to break the habit, and the association between instituted methods and sociodemographic profile of the mothers. Materials and Methods: The data of 129 mothers of children aged 4 years to 12 years who had NNS habits at the time of conducting a household survey were analyzed. Statistical Analysis: Tests of associations were conducted to determine the association between maternal age and level of education and methods employed to break child's NNS habits. Results: Eighty-four mothers (65.1%) made efforts to break the habit. Habit persisting to older age was the main concern. The most common method employed for breaking habits was punishing the child (54.8%).Only 7 (20.0%) mothers who were concerned about NNS habit(s) sought professional advice. A greater though insignificant percentage of mothers in the 25–34 years age group (57.2%; P = 0.48) and those with secondary school level of education (56.0%; P = 0.12) made efforts to break their children's NNS habits. Conclusions: The majority of mothers were concerned about their children's NNS habits. However, very few concerned mothers sought professional advice. Efforts need to be made to improve the public awareness about the availability of professional services for managing NNS habits and potential impact of employing nonprofessional methods to break habits.
Digit sucking can represent untreated anxiety or other emotional problems. The aim of this study ... more Digit sucking can represent untreated anxiety or other emotional problems. The aim of this study was to determine if digit sucking is a predictor of general anxiety and dental anxiety; and if general and dental anxiety are associated with caries and oral hygiene status of children resident in sub-urban Nigeria. This was a secondary data analysis of a household survey conducted in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The level of general anxiety and dental anxiety of 450 6 to12 year old children were measured using the Revised Child Manifest Anxiety Scale and Dental Subscale of the Child Fear Survey Schedule respectively. Presence of digit sucking habit, caries and oral hygiene status were determined. General anxiety and dental anxiety scores were dichotomized into low and high levels respectively. Logistic regression was conducted to determine if digit sucking was a predictor of general anxiety and dental anxiety; and if general anxiety and dental anxiety were predictors caries and good oral hygiene s...
Oral habits are repetitive actions that are done automatically. These behaviours are started and ... more Oral habits are repetitive actions that are done automatically. These behaviours are started and stopped spontaneously with or without deleterious effect on the developing occlusion. Aim: To explore the family related factors associated with oral habits in children resident in sub-urban Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional study utilizing a household survey to recruit 992 1year to 12-year-olds. Information collected using a structured questionnaire included gender, family structure (parenting structure, birth rank, number of siblings, socioeconomic status) and types of non-nutritive habits. The association between family structures related variables and presence of non-nutritive oral habits was determined using Chi square. Logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of presence of oral habits. Results: There was no significant association between the prevalence of oral habits and parenting structure (p=0.52), birth rank (p=0.50) and socioeconomic status (p=0.14). However...
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