Table 7.
Prevalence of anterior open bite according to breastfeeding duration in children without history of pacifier and/or finger-sucking habits (n=503)
| Predictor | Number (%) of children | Number (%) of anterior open bite diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
| G1 (non-breastfed) | 22 (100%) | 2 (9.09%) |
| G2 (shorter than 6 months) | 161 (100%) | 3 (1.86%) |
| G3 (interruption between 6 and 12 months) | 132 (100%) | 3 (2.27%) |
| G4 (longer than 12 months) | 188 (100%) | 2 (1.06%) |
| Sum of groups | 503 (100%) | 10 (1.98%) |