Objectives:
The aim of this
study is to identify the relation between the deleterious oral habits (DOH)
which can cause orthodontic anomalies such as finger sucking, nail biting, lip
chewing, bruxism and psychological and socio-demographic factors. Materials and Methods: 64 males, 71
females, between the ages of 9 and 12, including their parents have been
included into our study. In our study, a survey form consisting of Clinic
Examination Data Form, Socio-demographic Data Form, Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), Child State Trait Anxiety Inventory (CSTAI) has
been applied to patients. Results: DOH
have been observed on 62,5 % of the male children and % 52,1 of the female
children, but these results are not statistically significant (p>0,05). No
statistically significant associations were found between DOH and CDI (p>0,05).
No statistically significant associations were found between the CSTAI status
section score and trait section score and DOH (p>0,05). Statistically
significant associations were found between family type and DOH (p<0,05). Conclusions: While there were no
significant associations between anxiety and depression and DOH, there were a
significant associations family type from socio-demographic factors and DOH.
Subjects | Health Care Administration |
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Journal Section | Original Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 22, 2017 |
Submission Date | October 5, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 |
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