ORAL CHANGES IN PREMATURE BABIES

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593542319074

• Palavras-chave: Premature. Oral alterations. Pre-Term

• Keywords: Premature. Oral alterations. Pre-Term

• Abstract:

  In deliveries that occur between the 22nd and 37th week of pregnancy, the newborn is called premature, and the earlier the delivery, the lower the structural and organic development of the fetus, and consequently, the greater the risk and severity. of neurological, motor, cardiac, pulmonary, ocular and oral alterations. The aim of this bibliographical review is to instruct parents and guardians, regarding premature patients, and regarding the present oral alterations and the way of treating them. Among oral alterations, the most frequent is enamel hypoplasia. Palatal morphology undergoes changes, as well as a higher incidence of caries and periodontal disease according to the degree of motor difficulty presented by the patient, and a higher incidence of Pseudomembranous Candidiasis. In addition, due to palatal alteration, premature infants often have difficulty speaking and chewing, as well as unfavorable aesthetics.