The Early Oral Aging Syndrome (EOAS) is a broad concept concerning changes in oral health caused by systemic diseases of different origins, which are related to the current lifestyle in the pediatric population. Enamel defects associated with intrinsic and extrinsic factors promote the acceleration of dental structure loss in an early manner, causing impairment of function, aesthetics, and quality of life. In this context, this study aims to identify the prevalence of early childhood tooth wear and its severity using the Early Childhood Oral Aging Syndrome (EOAS) index as a diagnostic and epidemiological survey instrument, considering current alterations found in the pediatric population and verifying possible factors associated with each severity level. Participants aged 3 to 6 years old, enrolled in the pediatric dentistry clinic of the University Nove de Julho, will be selected. Children with imperfect amelogenesis and dentinogenesis, genetic syndromes, and undergoing orthodontic treatment will be excluded from the research. A questionnaire on general health, sleep quality, nutrition, hygiene habits, and parafunctional habits will be administered. Subsequently, a clinical examination will be conducted using the new Early Childhood Oral Aging Syndrome (EOAS) index with scores ranging from 0 to 3 to assess dental wear and dental management, and scores I to III that should be used concomitantly in cases of enamel defects presence, in addition to measuring the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO). EOAS scores will be computed and statistically analyzed for deciduous dentition with a significance level of P\<0.05.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
183
Identify the prevalence of early wear in primary dentition, using Childhood Early Oral Aging Syndrome (CEOAS) index. The CEOAS index involves scores of 0 to 3 for the assessment of tooth wear and dental management, whereas scores of I, II and III are used concomitantly in cases of the presence of enamel defects.
Nove de Julho University
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
RECRUITINGAssessment of Tooth Wear and Dental Management
CEOAS 0 - Absence of signs CEOAS 1 - Mild: Presence of clinical signs in reversible stages, without sensitivity. Such cases require follow-up. CEOAS 2 - Moderate: Presence of advanced signs with sensitivity and compromised function. Such cases require restorative treatment and management of the sensitivity. CEOAS 3 - Severe: Presence of severe signs with pulp involvement and the risk of the loss of the tooth. Such cases require more invasive and rehabilitative treatment.
Time frame: Baseline
Presence of Enamel Defects
CEOAS I- Presence of PMH - Demarcated opacities CEOAS II - Presence of PMH - Post-eruption fractures CEOAS III - Presence of fluorosis
Time frame: Baseline
Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
The VDO measurement will be carried out with the participant sitting, head aligned with the body and gaze fixed on a specific point. Measurements will be taken in centric occlusion and will be done with the aid of a digital caliper: The following distances will be measured with the aid of a digital caliper: 1° Distance from the corner of the lip to the corner of the eye; 2° Distance from the base of the nose to the chin.
Time frame: Baseline
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