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Occlusal traits in children with neurofibromatosis type 1
Author(s) -
Bardellini E.,
Tonni I.,
Micheli R.,
Molinaro A.,
Amadori F.,
Flocchini P.,
Piana G.,
Majorana A.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
orthodontics and craniofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1601-6343
pISSN - 1601-6335
DOI - 10.1111/ocr.12108
Subject(s) - medicine , overjet , overbite , plexiform neurofibroma , molar , dentistry , neurofibromatosis , orthodontics , malocclusion , occlusion , neurofibroma , surgery , pathology
Structured Abstract Objectives Literature is poor of data about the occlusion in children affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 ( NF 1). This case–control study investigated the occlusal traits in a group of children with NF 1. Setting and sample population A hundred and fifteen children with NF 1 were enrolled; non‐ NF 1 controls were sequentially selected among subjects referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Department. Material and methods All patients underwent a clinical dental examination and a panoramic radiography. The following orthodontic variables were considered: molar relationship, overjet, overbite, cross‐bite, scissor bite, and crowding/spacing. Results Class III molar relationship resulted significantly ( p = 0.01) more common in children with NF 1 than in the control group as well as the unilateral posterior cross‐bite ( p = 0.0017). Forty‐three children with NF 1 (37.3%) showed radiographic abnormalities; in one case, a plexiform neurofibroma was detected. Conclusions An early orthodontic evaluation might be planned in the management of children with NF 1 to prevent or decrease the need for extensive orthodontic interventions.