ABSTRACT

CONCLUSIONS:

We have found that, although groups were similar in regard to the majority of oral hygiene parameters, deterioration of dental health as measured by periodontal examination was significantly more common in those with non-CF BE.

RESULTS:

Deciduous tooth filling surface count was higher in the study group than controls. Molar tooth count and healthy tooth count were significantly higher for controls than study group. No difference was found between the groups in terms of other parameters of dental health.

MATERIALS and METHODS:

This is a cross-sectional study of 151 children aged between 0-16 years, conducted from April 2015 to July 2015. The study group consisted of 151 children (111 children with non-CF BE, 40 children who did not have bronchiectasis or any chronic disease). One-time oral examination of patients with non-CF BE was performed and panoramic radiographic examinations were requested. Oral and periodontal health criteria were calculated in these patients in two groups. The childrens’ parents were asked to answer 6 multiple-choice questions.

INTRODUCTION:

The aim of the study was to compare the parameters related to oral hygiene, oral and periodontal health of children with and without non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE).