Association of Systemic Pathologies on Dental, Periodontal and Orthodontic Status in Children
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This retrospective observational study evaluated associations among dentition type, age, systemic conditions, and oral pathology in pediatric patients. <b>Methods:</b> A six-month retrospective analysis was conducted in a specialized pediatric hospital. Patients (<i>n</i> = 155; 0-18 years) were grouped as clinically healthy with oro-maxillofacial diseases or with systemic diseases. Data included dental/periodontal status, anomalies, gingival bleeding index, IOTN score and oral mucosal conditions. Statistical tests (chi-square, ANOVA, and correlations) were applied. <b>Results:</b> Chronic gingivitis was most frequently associated with primary dentition. Caries and root debris were more frequent in ages 4-6, while acute gingivitis appeared in younger children. Orthodontic treatment need increased with age, especially in mixed dentition. Periodontal diseases were most often linked to digestive pathologies. <b>Conclusions:</b> Oral health in children showed associations with age, dentition type, and systemic conditions. Findings highlight associations rather than causation, underscoring the importance of prevention, early monitoring, and age-appropriate interdisciplinary management.
Authors
- Ioana Monica Teodorescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3326-4201)
- Elena Preoteasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2764-4135)
- Cristina Teodora Preoteasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4732-6721)
- Cristian Teodorescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2207-2617)
- Cătălina Murariu-Măgureanu
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Institutul National pentru Sanatatea Mamei si Copilului "Alessandrescu-Rusescu" (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biomedicines
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13092137
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Oral and gingival health research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.04