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Oral Health and Behavior Patterns of Women with Eating Disorders-A Clinical Pilot Study
Mojdeh Dehghan1, Daranee Tantbirojn2, Janet Harrison2
1College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
Life (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2023
Summary
Women with eating disorders (EDs) may experience significant tooth erosion due to reduced saliva flow, despite average scores not differing from controls. Further research is needed to confirm these findings on dental health in ED patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Eating Disorders
- Dental Erosion
Background:
- Eating disorders (EDs) are linked to chronic stomach regurgitation, increasing the risk of tooth erosion.
- This study examined oral health, behaviors, and tooth erosion in women with EDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate oral health conditions in women with eating disorders.
- To assess behavioral patterns and tooth erosion severity in this population.
Main Methods:
- 14 women with EDs and 10 healthy controls completed questionnaires and dental assessments.
- Dental caries (DMFT index) and tooth erosion (BEWE scores) were evaluated.
- Saliva flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The ED group exhibited lower stimulated saliva flow rates and higher DMFT index.
- No significant difference in average Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) scores was found between groups.
- Five ED subjects showed extensive tooth erosion, potentially linked to brushing habits.
Conclusions:
- While average tooth erosion scores were similar, extensive erosion was observed in some ED subjects.
- Low stimulated salivary flow may contribute to severe tooth erosion in individuals with EDs.
- A larger clinical study is recommended to validate these preliminary findings.
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