Oro-Functional Conditions in a 6-to-14-Year-Old School Children Population in Rome: An Epidemiological Study.

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Children-Basel Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI:10.3390/children12030305

Giuseppina Laganà, Roberta Lione, Arianna Malara, Silvia Fanelli, Francesco Fabi, Paola Cozza

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Abstract

Background: The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to assess oral and functional conditions, the prevalence of malocclusions, and oral habits in a population of schoolchildren in Rome (Italy).

Methods: The study sample included n. 1033 subjects, between 6 and 14 years of age, attending public schools in Rome. Oral health condition, occlusal relationship, and functional analysis were charted for all subjects. The rate of prevalence for the dental health element was calculated. To evaluate the relationship between the variables examined, Pearson's Chi-square test was used to assess the significative findings of this association.

Results: More than half of the students had a low level of oral hygiene (654 subjects). Class I malocclusion was the most common occlusal condition (573 subjects). Oral habits were present in most of the subjects and more than one habit was observed.

Conclusions: The results of the current investigation highlight the necessity of improving public health programs for orthodontic prevention, and future screenings need to be planned to organize resources in Rome.

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Children-Basel PEDIATRICS-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

16.70%

发文量

1735

审稿时长

6 weeks

期刊介绍： Children is an international, open access journal dedicated to a streamlined, yet scientifically rigorous, dissemination of peer-reviewed science related to childhood health and disease in developed and developing countries. The publication focuses on sharing clinical, epidemiological and translational science relevant to children’s health. Moreover, the primary goals of the publication are to highlight under‑represented pediatric disciplines, to emphasize interdisciplinary research and to disseminate advances in knowledge in global child health. In addition to original research, the journal publishes expert editorials and commentaries, clinical case reports, and insightful communications reflecting the latest developments in pediatric medicine. By publishing meritorious articles as soon as the editorial review process is completed, rather than at predefined intervals, Children also permits rapid open access sharing of new information, allowing us to reach the broadest audience in the most expedient fashion.