The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study
<b>Objectives:</b> Early observations often fail to detect anomalies that may impact the health and quality of life of newborns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of oral anomalies in newborns and explore their possible associations with sociodemographic factors. <b>Meth...
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| description | <b>Objectives:</b> Early observations often fail to detect anomalies that may impact the health and quality of life of newborns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of oral anomalies in newborns and explore their possible associations with sociodemographic factors. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted in Quito, Ecuador, analyzing a sample of 241 newborns. The presence of oral anomalies was recorded, and their association with sex, birth weight, maternal age, and gestational factors was evaluated. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence of oral anomalies was 72.3%, with Epstein’s pearls being the most common (50%). Other findings included Bohn’s nodules and dental lamina cysts, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were observed. Ankyloglossia was identified in 1.36% of newborns. No significant correlations were found between the presence of oral anomalies and sex, birth weight, maternal age, or gestational factors. <b>Conclusions:</b> The high prevalence (72.3%) of oral anomalies in the studied newborns underscores the importance of early detection and management. Epstein’s pearls were the most frequent anomaly, followed by Bohn’s nodules, dental lamina cysts, and ankyloglossia, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were identified. No statistically significant associations were found with sex, birth weight, maternal age, or pregnancy complications. These findings emphasize the need for early pediatric dental assessment and an interdisciplinary approach to ensure proper neonatal oral health. Further research is recommended to explore potential causes and interventions to optimize oral health from birth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fea90ac79b2f4df88262aabf7fd67ec92025-08-20T03:13:57ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672025-04-0113415810.3390/dj13040158The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional StudyEleonor Vélez-León0Emilia Guerrero1Mauricio Orlando Carrillo2Marina Cabrera3Gustavo Tello4Patricia Pinos5Unidad Académica de Salud y Bienestar, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, EcuadorUnidad Académica de Salud y Bienestar, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, EcuadorEscuela de Odontología, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170527, EcuadorEscuela de Odontología, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito 170527, EcuadorOdontología Pediátrica, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima 15001, PeruUnidad Académica de Salud y Bienestar, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador<b>Objectives:</b> Early observations often fail to detect anomalies that may impact the health and quality of life of newborns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of oral anomalies in newborns and explore their possible associations with sociodemographic factors. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted in Quito, Ecuador, analyzing a sample of 241 newborns. The presence of oral anomalies was recorded, and their association with sex, birth weight, maternal age, and gestational factors was evaluated. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence of oral anomalies was 72.3%, with Epstein’s pearls being the most common (50%). Other findings included Bohn’s nodules and dental lamina cysts, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were observed. Ankyloglossia was identified in 1.36% of newborns. No significant correlations were found between the presence of oral anomalies and sex, birth weight, maternal age, or gestational factors. <b>Conclusions:</b> The high prevalence (72.3%) of oral anomalies in the studied newborns underscores the importance of early detection and management. Epstein’s pearls were the most frequent anomaly, followed by Bohn’s nodules, dental lamina cysts, and ankyloglossia, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were identified. No statistically significant associations were found with sex, birth weight, maternal age, or pregnancy complications. These findings emphasize the need for early pediatric dental assessment and an interdisciplinary approach to ensure proper neonatal oral health. Further research is recommended to explore potential causes and interventions to optimize oral health from birth.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/4/158newbornsneonatesoral manifestationsanomalies |
| spellingShingle | Eleonor Vélez-León Emilia Guerrero Mauricio Orlando Carrillo Marina Cabrera Gustavo Tello Patricia Pinos The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study Dentistry Journal newborns neonates oral manifestations anomalies |
| title | The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | The Prevalence of Oral Anomalies Among Healthy Newborns at a Gynecological Obstetric Hospital in Quito, Ecuador: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | prevalence of oral anomalies among healthy newborns at a gynecological obstetric hospital in quito ecuador an observational cross sectional study |
| topic | newborns neonates oral manifestations anomalies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/4/158 |
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