Intervención educativa sobre hábitos bucales deformantes en niños de preescolar

Lisandra María Vinardell Almira; Leandros Alberto Pérez Garcia; María Isabel Leal Rodríguez; Eliany Patterson Serrano; Elaida Serrano González

Authors

Lisandra María Vinardell Almira https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6004-6164
Leandros Alberto Pérez Garcia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2149-1913
María Isabel Leal Rodríguez https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3270-2253
Eliany Patterson Serrano https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8068-4753
Elaida Serrano González https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3454-050X

Abstract

Introduction: deforming oral habits are common in children; they interfere with the normal development of the stomatognathic apparatus and cause deforming malocclusions.Its detection, prevention and control are essential for oral health.

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on deforming oral habits in preschool children from April to June 2017.

Methods: an educational intervention with a before and after design was carried out, in three stages, in a population of 49 children from a day care centerin Mayarí, Holguín province.Theoretical and empirical methods were applied. The ethical principles of the research were complied with.

Results: finger suction predominated (32,65 %). Deforming oral habits decreased (before 57,14 %; after 18,37 %) and the level of knowledge increased (before 77,55 %; after 93,88 %.).

Conclusions: the educational intervention was effective. Risk factors were acted on early to avoid dentomaxillofacial abnormalities

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Author Biography

Lisandra María Vinardell Almira

Especialista de Primer Grado en Estomatología General Integral. Profesora Asistente. Investigadora aspirante. Diplomada en EDUMED. Miembro de la SOCECS.