Authors: Zimmer, Stefan¹; Barthel, Claudia R.¹; Ljubicic, Ruzi²; Bizhang, Mozhgan¹; Raab, Wolfgang H.M.³

Source: Pediatric Dentistry, Volume 33, Number 1, January/February 2011 , pp. 52-55(4)

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test a novel pacifier (Dentistar) regarding the development of anterior open bite in infants. Methods: One hundred twenty-nine newborn children were randomly assigned to 2 experimental groups: NUK (N; N =73); and Dentistar (D; N=56. Children (N=42) who did not use a pacifier served as the control (C). At 10- to 26-months old, the children were re-examined (via a blind operator) regarding the existence of an anterior open bite. Results: One hundred twenty-one toddlers (66 females, 55 males) were included in the final analysis (N: N=42; D: N=43; C: N=36). The mean age was 15.9 (±3.9 SD) months. In Group N, 16 children (38%) showed an anterior open bite, 2 (5%) in Group D, and 0 in Group C. The incidence of open bites was significantly less in Groups D and C vs N (chi-square test, P<.001). No significant difference was found between D and C. Conclusion: Pacifier use may promote open bites in 16-month-old infants. Compared to a commonly used pacifier, the Dentistar caused almost no anterior open bites and, therefore, can be recommended for children younger than 16 months old.

Keywords: ORTHODONTICS; HEALTH PROMOTION; HEALTH SERVICES; ACCESS TO CARE; PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany 2: Practitioner in Private Practice, Duesseldorf, Germany 3: Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Heinrich-Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany

Publication date: 2011-01-01

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