Síndrome do Envelhecimento Precoce Bucal Infantil (SEPBI): prevalência, possíveis fatores etiológicos associados e as consequências na Dimensão Vertical de Oclusão (DVO)

Abstract

The syndrome of early childhood oral aging (SEPBI) is a broad concept encompassing changes in oral health caused by systemic diseases of various origins, sleep quality, eating habits, and lifestyle factors in the pediatric population. In this context, the present study aimed to identify the prevalence of early childhood wear and its severity using the Early Childhood Oral Aging Syndrome (SEPBI) index as a diagnostic and epidemiological survey tool, considering current alterations found in the pediatric population, and to investigate the potential factors associated with each severity level. Participants aged between 3 and 6 years, enrolled in the pediatric dentistry clinic at Universidade Nove de Julho, were selected. A clinical examination was conducted using the new SEPBI index and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) measurement. Subsequently, a questionnaire was administered to the participants' caregivers, covering general health, sleep quality, diet, hygiene habits, and parafunctional habits. Statistical analysis of each variable individually did not reveal significant differences between groups with and without SEPBI. However, it was found that frequent consumption of acidic beverages and foods, sleep quality alterations, and anxiety disorders are associated with a higher risk of dental erosion in children. The prevalence results highlight the relevance of the studied topic and the need for further research with larger samples.