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Is snuff a potential risk factor in occlusal wear?
1Department of Stomatognathic Physiology, Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping, Sweden.
Swedish Dental Journal
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Oral snuff use does not significantly contribute to occlusal wear. Increased salivary flow while using snuff acts as a lubricant, protecting teeth from abrasion.
Area of Science:
- Dental science
- Oral health research
Background:
- Oral snuff contains abrasive inorganic elements.
- Snuff use has been linked to occlusal wear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate oral snuff habits.
- To evaluate the impact of chewing snuff on occlusal wear.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 100 oral snuff users regarding their habits.
- Used an experimental model (Bruxcore) to simulate chewing with and without snuff.
Main Results:
- 41% sometimes, 14% often got snuff between teeth.
- 13% sometimes, 6% often used snuff as chewing tobacco.
- Experimental model showed significantly less wear when chewing snuff due to increased salivary flow.
Conclusions:
- Saliva acts as a lubricant, protecting against wear.
- Oral snuff use is not a significant risk factor for occlusal wear.