Oral Impacts on Daily Life in Children with Malocclusion
Author Information
Author(s): Bernabé Eduardo, Flores-Mir Carlos, Sheiham Aubrey
Primary Institution: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the prevalence, intensity, and extent of oral impacts on daily performances associated with self-perceived malocclusion among Peruvian schoolchildren.
Conclusion
Impacts of self-perceived malocclusion primarily affected psychological and social everyday activities.
Supporting Evidence
- 36.3% of children reported self-perceived malocclusion.
- 15.5% of children reported impacts associated with self-perceived malocclusion.
- 76.0% of children with impacts reported only one daily performance affected.
- Psychosocial activities were the most frequently impacted.
Takeaway
This study found that many kids feel their teeth affect how they smile and interact with friends, even if they don't have big problems eating or speaking.
Methodology
The study used the Child-OIDP questionnaire to assess oral impacts on daily life among 805 children aged 11-12 years from randomly selected schools in Lima, Peru.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data regarding malocclusion and its impacts.
Limitations
The study did not include a clinical examination to confirm malocclusion, relying instead on self-perception.
Participant Demographics
51.2% female, 48.8% male; 53.5% in primary education, 46.5% in secondary education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.021
Confidence Interval
[CI95%(32.9; 39.6)]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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