Abstract
ABSTRACTPreterm and low birthweight children comprise approximately 6% of all live births. It is now a well-known fact that premature children experience many oral complications associated with their preterm births. Prematurely born infants have a short prenatal development period and they are prone to many serious medical problems during the neonatal period, which may affect the development of oral tissues. Adverse perinatal factors, premature birth and exceptional early adaptation to extra-uterine life and functional activity may influence dental occlusal development and symmetry in the jaws. Thus, the goal of the present paper is to elucidate further the effect of preterm birth on the development of the dentition.How to cite this article: Zaidi I, Thayath MN, Singh S, Sinha A. Preterm Birth: A Primary Etiological Factor for Delayed Oral Growth and Development. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(3): 215-219.
Highlights
Premature birth is an enormous global problem that is exacting a huge toll emotionally, physically, and financially on families along with medical systems. It is a well-known fact that premature children experience many oral complications associated with their preterm births
In the early years of 20th century, prematurity was defined by birth weight under 2500 gm[3] but, in 1963, Lubchenco et al reported that birth weight is determined by the fetal growth rate in addition to gesta tional age
Factors thought to be related to delayed tooth eruption are short gestational period,[14,15] low birth weight[17] and neonatal factors, including complications of prematurity, systemic disorders, duration of oral intubation, average weight gain/day, etc.[18]
Summary
Premature birth is an enormous global problem that is exacting a huge toll emotionally, physically, and financially on families along with medical systems. A number of etiological factors for premature births exist, many of which are associated with maternal and fetal diseases, but often the causes remains obscure.[2] Prem ature children with very low birth weight (VLBW ≤ 1500 gm) or extremely low birth weight (ELBW ≤ 1000 gm) are at greater risk for short and long-term comp lications like hyperbilirubinemia, perinatal asphyxia, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological problems and nutritional deficiencies. This may include disabilities and impediments affecting physical growth and mental development.[3]. The present paper reviews the deleterious effect of preterm birth on oral structures and their development
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