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. 2015;88(3):403-7.
doi: 10.15386/cjmed-453. Epub 2015 Jul 1.

Deleterious oral habits in children with hearing impairment

Raluca Diana Suhani  1 , Mihai Flaviu Suhani  2 , Alexandrina Muntean  1 , Michaela Mesaros  1 , Mindra Eugenia Badea  3
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Deleterious oral habits in children with hearing impairment

Raluca Diana Suhani et al. Clujul Med. 2015.

Abstract

Background and aims: Deleterious oral habits represent a serious public health issue. The information available about this problem in children with hearing impairment is insufficient. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of deleterious oral habits among children with hearing impairment and comparing results against children without hearing impairment.

Method: This epidemiological study was carried out in a sample size of 315 children. We used a random sampling technique that included 150 children with hearing impairment and 165 without hearing impairment. All subjects were submitted to a clinical examination. The parents/legal guardians were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding the deleterious habits of their children.

Results: The data collected indicated a higher prevalence of deleterious oral habits among children with hearing impairment: 53.3% as opposed to 40.6% among children without hearing impairment. There was a higher incidence of malocclusion in children with hearing impairment (79.3%) compared to children without hearing impairment (57%).

Conclusions: This study highlighted the need to establish protocols for preventive orthodontic treatment at an early age, in order to reduce the deleterious oral habits and prevent malocclusion. Dental institutions/clinicians need to implement oral care programs including proper oral education aiming to promote oral health.

Keywords: children; hearing impairment; oral habits.

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Prevalence of DOH in children with and without HI.
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