Study Regarding the Optimal Dimension of Intraoral Bitewing Radiographs in Patients with Primary Dentition

  1. Diéguez-Pérez, Montserrat
  2. Cuerva, Concepción Lacalle-Muñoz de
  3. Costa-Ferrer, Fernando
  4. Muñoz-Corcuera, Marta
  1. 1 Universidad Europea de Madrid
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    Universidad Europea de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04dp46240

Revista:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

ISSN: 1660-4601

Año de publicación: 2022

Volumen: 19

Número: 22

Páginas: 15413

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.3390/IJERPH192215413 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Resumen

The aim of this study was to determine the optimum dimensions of a radiographic plate to allow correct visualization of dental tissues and correct fit in the oral cavity of children with deciduous dentition. A quasi-experimental clinical study was carried out in children of both sexes aged between 3 and 5 years. The study variables were the complete visualization of the dental structures, the surveillance of ischemia on soft tissues, stimulation of the gag reflex, and acceptance of the radiographic plate by the pediatric patient through a validated visual analogue scale that measures anxiety. The data obtained were subjected to a descriptive and comparative statistical analysis carried out for both study phases. A total of 80 children participated in the study. The optimal dimensions obtained for the radiographic plate were 19.5 mm in height and 27.3 mm in width. Visualization of the dental tissues during both phases was not statistically significant (p = 0.412). However, there were statistically significant differences regarding the presence of ischemia, gag reflex, and child rejection (p < 0.001). A smaller radiographic plate allows correct visualization of the coronal dental tissues without causing rejection, ischemia, or gag reflex in patients in the deciduous dentition.

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