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Non-Biological and Biological Risk Indicators for Tooth Wear Outcomes in Adults.
Mireille Kanaan1, Alain Brabant2, George Joseph Eckert3
1Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium, mireille.kanaan@uclouvain.be.
Caries Research
|September 18, 2022
Summary
Tooth wear (TW) affects 75% of adults, with dental erosion being a common cause. Age, gender, and lifestyle factors like acidic beverage consumption are significant risk indicators for tooth wear.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Tooth wear (TW) is a prevalent dental condition with multifactorial causes.
- Understanding risk indicators is crucial for effective prevention and management strategies in adult populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence and severity of tooth wear (TW) in adults.
- To identify non-biological and biological risk indicators associated with TW outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 570 adults (≥18 years) was conducted following STROBE guidelines.
- Participants completed a questionnaire on sociodemographics, oral hygiene, and lifestyle, and underwent clinical examinations.
- Hierarchical logistic regression analysis was used to assess associations between risk indicators and TW.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of TW was 75%, with dental erosion (42%), attrition (22%), and abrasion (11%) as primary etiological factors.
- Mild, moderate, and severe TW were observed in 31%, 28%, and 17% of participants, respectively.
- Significant risk indicators for TW included older age, male gender, sensitive teeth toothpaste use, occlusal splint use, and acidic beverage consumption. Medical conditions and acidic beverage intake were specifically linked to dental erosion.
Conclusions:
- Tooth wear is a substantial public health concern in adult populations.
- Age, gender, lifestyle factors (acidic beverages), and medical conditions are key risk indicators for tooth wear, particularly dental erosion.
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