Efectos de la lactancia en el desarrollo dentó-alveolar en niños de 6 a 10 años, Clínica UCSG.

Abstract

Introduction: Breastfeeding plays an essential and irreplaceable role for proper nutrition during the early stages of life. Its multiple and wellrecognized benefits classify it as a global public health goal exclusively during the first 6 months of life, are related to the development of the child's teeth and maxillary structures, and in a complementary way together with adequate nutrition and safe until 2 years. It helps the jaw to be in the correct position and a better relationship between the jaw and the jaw. Objective: to evaluate the mandibular growth and occlusal relationship of children and their relationship with the type of breastfeeding. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 117 female and male patients aged between 6 to 10 years of age, the same ones who were treated at the Dental Clinic of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. Results: From the total number of respondents, it is determined that: patients (children) represented 55.56%, distributed both in group A (6 -8 years) with 19.66% and in group B (8-10 years) with 35.90, Girls accounted for 44.44%, distributed both in group A (6 -8 years) with 12.82% and in group B (8-10 years) with 31.62%. Discussion: Several authors agree that exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life can help prevent the occurrence of abnormalities such as open bite and different dental malposition’s. Conclusion: Breastfeeding affects the development of alveolar teeth in children aged 6 to 10 years. A significant percentage of patients with class I occlusion type did not develop any kind of dental anomalies, or non-nutritive habits, considering also that their breastfeeding time was until the first year of life exclusively.