Oral Manifestations in Egyptian Children With Short Stature
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorCairo University
Children with short stature have been reported to show a higher prevalence of enamel hypoplasia, delayed tooth eruption, and malocclusion compared to children of normal growth status
• - Egyptian children aged 6-12 years.
- Diagnosed with short stature (height-for-age < -2 SD based on WHO standards).
- Diagnosed and confirmed by a pediatric endocrinologist.
- Age- and sex-matched children with normal height (height-for-age between -1 and +1 SD).
1- Presence of syndromic conditions (e.g., Turner syndrome, Down syndrome).
2- Chronic diseases (e.g., renal, cardiac, or endocrine conditions other than idiopathic short stature).
3- Long-term medication use known to affect growth or oral development.