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- Title
Efficacy of a Novel Pacifier in the Prevention of Anterior Open Bite.
- Authors
Zimmer, Stefan; Barthel, Claudia R.; Ljubicic, Ruzi; Bizhang, Mozhgan; Raab, Wolfgang H. M.
- 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 moles) were included in the final analysis (N: n=A2; 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.
- Subjects
ORTHODONTICS; HEALTH promotion; MEDICAL care; HEALTH services accessibility; PREVENTIVE dentistry; PACIFIERS (Infant care); CONTROL groups; TODDLERS; CHI-squared test
- Publication
Pediatric Dentistry, 2011, Vol 33, Issue 1, p52
- ISSN
0164-1263
- Publication type
Article