Author/Authors :
Poureslami, Hamidreza Department of Pediatric Dentistry - School of Dentistry - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , Hoseinifar, Razieh Department of Operative Dentistry - School of Dentistry - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , Hosseinifar, Reihaneh Department of Pediatric Dentistry - School of Dentistry - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , Sharifi, Hamid Institute for Futures Studies in Health - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , Poureslami, Parnian School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract :
BACKGROUND and AIM: Sucking of some types of a pacifier may be a risk factor for mal-development of orofacial structures and malocclusion. This study assessed the prevalence of using of different types of pacifier and bottle nipple among 1-24 months old children in Kerman, Iran.
METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 300 mothers interviewed at 20 specialized private pediatric offices in Kerman. The mothers had 1-24 months old children. A checklist includes items about pacifier sucking, bottle feeding habits, as well as mothers’ ability to recognize different kinds of available pacifier and bottle nipple was used.
RESULTS: The rate of pacifier-sucking was 37.3%, and use of bottle feeding was 42.3%, and among of the users, 24.0 and 35.7% were used orthodontic (functional) types of pacifier and bottle nipple respectively. However, only 28.7% of mothers had adequate ability to recognize orthodontic pacifier and bottle nipple.
CONCLUSION: The rates of using orthodontic kind of pacifier and bottle nipple were low, and a few mothers had adequate ability to recognize their differences.
Keywords :
Pacifier , Bottle Feeding , Bottle Nipple , Breast Feeding , Sucking Habits
