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Does delayed toothbrushing after the consumption of erosive foodstuffs or beverages decrease erosive tooth wear? A
Deng-Wei Hong1,2, Xiu-Jiao Lin1,2, Annette Wiegand3
1Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
Clinical Oral Investigations
|October 14, 2020
Summary
Delayed toothbrushing does not reduce erosive tooth wear (ETW) in human enamel. However, it significantly decreases ETW in bovine enamel, suggesting species-specific responses to erosion and abrasion.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Oral Health
Background:
- Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is a multifactorial condition.
- The optimal timing for toothbrushing after an erosive challenge remains debated.
- Understanding the impact of delayed toothbrushing is crucial for preventing ETW.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of delayed toothbrushing on erosive tooth wear (ETW).
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases.
- Included in situ and in vitro studies comparing delayed vs. immediate toothbrushing after erosion.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in ETW for human enamel between delayed and immediate toothbrushing (P=0.13).
- Significantly less ETW for bovine enamel with delayed toothbrushing (P<0.001).
- Fluoridated toothpaste use significantly reduced ETW in human enamel (P=0.02).
Conclusions:
- Delayed toothbrushing is not effective in reducing ETW of human enamel.
- Delayed toothbrushing effectively reduces ETW in bovine enamel.
- Delayed toothbrushing alone is insufficient to prevent erosive enamel wear.
