An analysis of correspondence in between body mass index (BMI) and dental developmental age in 4-10 years old children in north Indian population – A cross-sectional study

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Author Details : Somesh Ghose, Shrish Charan Srivastava, Prachi Goel*, Sulabh Grover, Richa Singh, Divya

Volume : 13, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 105-111

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2023.021

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Abstract

Aim: The study aims to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and dental developmental age in 4-10-year-old age group subjects.
Materials and Methods: 74 subjects were selected between the age range of 4-10 years. Height and weight were recorded for the determination of BMI. IOPA radiographs of the mandibular right first permanent molar were taken for estimation of dental age using Nolla’s method.
Results: The correlation between BMI and dental developmental age was statistically significant with boys showing greater advancement than girls. A strong positive correlation between dental developmental age and chronological age was found among the total study population. A statistically significant difference was observed in the mean difference between dental age and chronological age, which was higher in girls than in boys and higher among obese than in non-obese.
Conclusion: Obese children have a higher rate of dental development compared to normal children. Hence, orthodontic treatment planning should be meticulously chalked out as obese children have accelerated dental growth and maturation.

Keywords: Body mass index, Dental age, Obese

How to cite : Ghose S, Srivastava S C, Goel P, Grover S, Singh R, Divya, An analysis of correspondence in between body mass index (BMI) and dental developmental age in 4-10 years old children in north Indian population – A cross-sectional study. Arch Dent Res 2023;13(2):105-111

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