Maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) is known to cause developmental disorders in fetuses. However, its impact on the development of dental conditions in offspring remains poorly understood. To address this gap, researchers analyzed data from 17 observational studies examining the effects of MSDP on dental development in children aged six months to 19 years. The review revealed that most studies reported an association between MSDP and dental anomalies, including enamel defects, missing teeth, and short root anomalies.
Some studies also identified a link with molar incisor hypomineralization. In contrast, the majority of studies did not find a significant relationship between MSDP and tooth eruption in children. Overall, the findings point to a potential association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and adverse dental developmental outcomes in offspring. ##Reference##…
