Breastfeeding vs. artificial feeding and their impacts on the stomatognathic system
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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v16i3.5549Abstract
The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, considering it the best way to feed babies, as it provides all the necessary nutrients and prevents a series of diseases. To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding compared to artificial feeding, highlighting the relationship between the types of breastfeeding and their respective impacts on the development of the stomatognathic system. This is a bibliographic review with a qualitative approach and descriptive character, developed with previously prepared material, consisting mainly of scientific articles and websites. The search was carried out in the virtual health databases (BVS), LILACS, MEDLINE and Google Scholar, from February to April 2025, using the descriptors: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Natural Breastfeeding, Artificial Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding and Stomatognathic System. Initially, 5558 articles were found. After applying language and year of publication filters (2018-2025), the number was reduced to 913. After analyzing titles, abstracts and excluding repeated articles, 25 articles were selected for full reading. Breastfeeding provides adequate neuromuscular stimulation through complex sucking movements, activating muscles and favoring the harmonious development of craniofacial structures. Natural breastfeeding has an adequate flow and is controlled by the baby, in contrast to artificial breastfeeding. Resulting in maxillary atresia, deepening of the palate, inadequate tongue positioning and a greater risk of developing deleterious oral habits. Natural breastfeeding is significantly superior for the adequate development of the stomatognathic system, preventing deleterious oral habits and promoting adequate oral functions.
Keywords: Breastfeeding; Stomatognathic System; Human Milk Substitutes.
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