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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PRETERM BIRTH AND TIME OF FIRST TOOTH ERUPTION
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between preterm birth and time of first tooth eruption in infants.
Methods: This study was a prospective study carried out at Tu Du hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Children whose gestational age of less than 37 weeks were defined as being preterm birth. Dental records of children were followed by questionnaires at six months and twelve months of age.
Results: Among a total of 391 children, 19.44% of infants are preterm birth. The median age of first tooth eruption was 8 months. There was a statistical significant difference (p<0.001) in the time of first tooth eruption between preterm birth and fullterm birth groups (10.63 ± 2.05 months and 6.85 ± 1.76 months, respectively).
Conclusions: Preterm birth prolonged the time of the first tooth eruption in infants
Methods: This study was a prospective study carried out at Tu Du hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Children whose gestational age of less than 37 weeks were defined as being preterm birth. Dental records of children were followed by questionnaires at six months and twelve months of age.
Results: Among a total of 391 children, 19.44% of infants are preterm birth. The median age of first tooth eruption was 8 months. There was a statistical significant difference (p<0.001) in the time of first tooth eruption between preterm birth and fullterm birth groups (10.63 ± 2.05 months and 6.85 ± 1.76 months, respectively).
Conclusions: Preterm birth prolonged the time of the first tooth eruption in infants