Citation

Nicolau B, Castonguay G, Madathil S, Vuong T, Almeida TDD. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2018; 65(5): 1051-1061.

Affiliation

Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 2001 McGill College Avenue, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627 Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2018.05.010

PMID

30213348

Abstract

This article provides an overview of periodontal diseases and traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in children and adolescents, which are serious public health problems worldwide. Periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, commonly affect the oral soft tissues and teeth and often co-occur with other chronic diseases. TDIs are prevalent from an early age and carry high treatment costs. Behavioral and environmental factors contribute to both TDIs and periodontal diseases, but their etiology varies according to population characteristics and case definition. Both conditions may lead to pain, function impairment, esthetic problems, and psychosocial effects, with major consequences on quality of life.

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Language: en

Keywords

Children; Oral health; Periodontal diseases; Quality of life; Traumatic dental injuries