Abstract
Prevalence of Developmental Enamel Defects of Primary Incisors in Preterm Infants delivered with Extremely Low Birth Weight
Highlights
Developmental enamel defects (DDE) may be defined as aberration in the quality and quantity of dental enamel [1]
The purpose of the study was to determine and compare the prevalence of developmental enamel defects (DDE) in primary incisors of infants delivered with extremely low birthweights (ELBW) and full–term normal birthweight (NBW) infants
DDE of primary incisors were diagnosed in 54% of the ELBW infants and in 6.9% of the NBW infants
Summary
Developmental enamel defects (DDE) may be defined as aberration in the quality and quantity of dental enamel [1]. Based on the quality and quantity of affected enamel, DDE can be classified into three main types: hypoplasia, demarcated opacities and diffuse opacities. Preterm infants with extremely low birthweights (ELBW) suffer from neonatal complications and morbidity that may affect mineralization of primary teeth and occurrence of developmental enamel defects (DDE). The purpose of the study was to determine and compare the prevalence of DDE in primary incisors of infants delivered with ELBW and full–term normal birthweight (NBW) infants. DDE were recorded on primary incisors according to the Modified developmental defects of enamel index. DDE of primary incisors were diagnosed in 54% of the ELBW infants and in 6.9% of the NBW infants. Conclusion: ELBW infants presented a significantly higher prevalence of DDE in the primary incisors than NBW infants
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