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Consumption of Acidic Beverages is a Predisposing Factor for Erosive Tooth Wear in Preschool Children: A

Ananda Souza Pereira, Luciano Rodrigues Silva Lima, Marina de Deus Moura de Lima

    Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry
    |January 27, 2021
    PubMed

    Insights

    The prevalence of erosive tooth wear (ETW) in Brazilian preschoolers was low at 3.3%. Consumption of acidic beverages was significantly associated with a higher chance of developing ETW.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dental Public Health
    • Oral Health Research

    Background:

    • Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is a multifactorial condition affecting dental tissues.
    • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors in preschool populations is crucial for early intervention.
    • Deciduous teeth are susceptible to erosive challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of erosive tooth wear (ETW) in 5-year-old preschoolers.
    • To identify factors associated with ETW in this pediatric population.
    • To investigate the relationship between dietary habits and ETW.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional population-based study involving 888 preschoolers in Teresina, Brazil.
    • Parental questionnaires collected socio-demographic, dietary, and oral health information.
    • Clinical dental examinations by calibrated examiners using the modified O'Brien Index diagnosed ETW.

    Main Results:

    • The prevalence of ETW was 3.3%, primarily affecting maxillary incisors, mandibular, and maxillary molars.
    • Most lesions were superficial (enamel) and involved less than one-third of the tooth surface.
    • Children with an acidic food consumption profile had a 2.74 times higher likelihood of ETW.

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of erosive tooth wear in deciduous teeth among Brazilian preschoolers is low.
    • Consumption of acidic beverages is a significant risk factor associated with ETW in this age group.
    • Targeted preventive strategies focusing on dietary habits are recommended.

    Keywords:
    childpreschoolprevalencetooth erosion

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