Biomedical subjects

V Paredes Gallardo

Publications and source records attributed to V Paredes Gallardo.

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PubMed2006

[Prevalence of dental caries: comparison between immigrant and autochthonous children].

INTRODUCTION: Immigration to Spain has been high in recent years, especially in some autonomous communities. In both deciduous and permanent teeth, immigrant children have a higher number of dental caries and a lower number of restored teeth than autochthonous schoolchildren. Few studies have compared the prevalence of dental caries between immigrant and autochthonous children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dental caries in two groups of children: an immigrant group and an autochthonous group. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The study sample consisted of 600 children (235 immigrant children and 365 autochthonous children) aged between 6 and 10 years old who were living in the autonomous community of Valencia. The children were examined by two specialists, an odontologist and a pediatrician. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental caries was higher in immigrant children than in autochthonous children. In deciduous dentition, the prevalence of caries was 47.23 % and 32.05 % in immigrants and autochthonous children, respectively. In permanent dentition, the prevalence was 53.19 % and 35.34 %, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of dental caries was higher in immigrant children than in autochthonous children. Pediatricians and/or odontologists should aim to improve knowledge of good dental health care and habits among immigrant children and their parents.

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PubMed2005

[Black stain: a common problem in pediatrics].

BACKGROUND: Black stain is a common discoloration in pediatric patients. It is caused by microorganisms present in the saliva and is characterized by distinctive dark dots localized at the tooth surface parallel to the gingiva, both in deciduous and permanent dentition. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of black stain in a group of children in Valencia, Spain and its relationship with dental caries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 1,100 children aged between 4 and 11 years old were examined by a single observer between January and June 2003. RESULTS: The prevalence of black stain varied in the children studied. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of black stain was 7.54 % in our study. No differences were found between sexes or between anterior and posterior teeth. Treatment of black stain consists of professional cleaning every couple of months since the discoloration frequently tends to reappear.

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PubMed2005

[Prevalence of oral habits and teeth alterations in schoolchildren from Valencia (Spain)].

INTRODUCTION: Oral habits are acquired through the repetition of actions that serve to calm an emotional need of the child. All these oral habits can change the position of the teeth and arches. Pediatricians should identify these habits to instigate successful treatment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of oral habits in 1,100 Valencian schoolchildren and identify the dental alterations associated with these habits. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January and June 2003, 1,100 children aged between 4 and 11 years old were examined by two observers, a dentist and a pediatrician, who were specially trained to detect anomalous habits. RESULTS: The prevalence of each of the distinct habits studied varied. CONCLUSIONS: The conclusions of our study were: a) the prevalence of oral habits was 53 %; b) no differences in oral habits were found between boys and girls, and c) open bite, maxillary cross-bite and overjet can be related to oral habits, although this association was not statistically significant.

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