Objectives: The aim of this study is to show the most frequent risk factors for malocclusions and how to prevent them. Material and methods: The international literature regarding oral functions, parafunctions, and bad habits promoting malocclusions was analysed. Results: All parafunctions and oral habits, if not treated early, can lead to alterations of the orofacial growth. Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of oral habits and parafunctions is recommendable to avoid either the onset of a new malocclusion or the worsening of a preexisting one. Therefore, it is necessary that clinicians who periodically control children (e.g., pediatrician, dental hygienist, general dentist) can identify bad habits and refer their patients to the orthodontist.

Prevenzione delle malocclusioni : indicazioni di base / E. Bazzini, F. Ventrini, P. Armienti, S. Porcari, G. Garattini. - In: PREVENZIONE & ASSISTENZA DENTALE. - ISSN 0393-9960. - 36:4(2010), pp. 136-142. [10.1016/j.pad.2010.01.002]

Prevenzione delle malocclusioni : indicazioni di base

G. Garattini
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2010

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to show the most frequent risk factors for malocclusions and how to prevent them. Material and methods: The international literature regarding oral functions, parafunctions, and bad habits promoting malocclusions was analysed. Results: All parafunctions and oral habits, if not treated early, can lead to alterations of the orofacial growth. Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of oral habits and parafunctions is recommendable to avoid either the onset of a new malocclusion or the worsening of a preexisting one. Therefore, it is necessary that clinicians who periodically control children (e.g., pediatrician, dental hygienist, general dentist) can identify bad habits and refer their patients to the orthodontist.
Bad habits; Caries of deciduous teeth; Malocclusions; Occlusal interferences; Prevention
Settore MED/28 - Malattie Odontostomatologiche
2010
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