Mastication Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Body Mass Index, Child, Mastication, Stomatognathic Diseases, Particle size
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the association of masticatory efficiency with different conditions of the stomatognathic system (transitioning from primary to secondary dentition, dental caries, malocclusion, tooth loss, prosthodontic treatment) in the paediatric population. Also, to assess the correlation between masticatory efficiency and nutritional status. The study will be conducted on children between 3 and 14 years of age. Masticatory efficiency will be evaluated by the optical scanning method. Participants will chew a standardized silicone tablet controlled by the examiner for 20 masticatory strokes. By scanning the comminuted particles, data on each particle's size will be obtained. Enhanced masticatory performance is presented by a decrease in the chewed particle areas and an increase in the number of chewed particles.
Interventions
OTHERAssesment of masticatory efficiency with optical scanning method
Participants will chew a standardized silicone tablet controlled by the examiner for 20 masticatory strokes. By scanning the comminuted particles, data on each particle size will be obtained. Enhanced masticatory performance is presented by a decrease in the chewed particle areas and an increase in the number of chewed particles.
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTbody mass index
as an indication of nutritional status
Sponsors
Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 14 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* children of both genders aged 3 to 14, with: * full healthy dentition * bilateral dental caries stage 4,5 or 6 by ICDAS criteria * reduced number of occlusal contacts * dentures * signed informed consent by participant's parents * verbal consent of the children
Exclusion criteria
* uncooperative behavior * symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction * parafunctional habits * systemic disturbances that can impact mastication * ingestion of medicines that could interfere directly or indirectly with muscular activity * tooth anomalies of structure, number or form * periodontal disease * tooth mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| level of masticatory efficiency in children | 2 years | determining the masticator efficiency variable (mean area of chewed particles) with optical scanning method, data comparison between four groups |
| masticatory efficiency and body mass index | 2 years | determining the correlation of the masticatory efficiency variable (mean area of chewed particles determined by the optical scanning method) with body mass index (weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| dental caries and masticatory efficiency | 2 years | determining the correlation of the masticatory efficiency (mean area of chewed particles determined by the optical scanning method) with the number of dental caries |
| occlusal contact and masticatory efficiency | 2 years | determining the correlation of the masticatory efficiency (mean area of chewed particles determined by the optical scanning method) with the number of lost occlusal contacts |
Countries
Croatia
Contacts
Primary ContactOdri Cicvaric, DMD
Outcome results
None listed