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Risk Factors associated with noncarious cervical lesions
Gilsara-Araújo-Albuquerque Fontelle1, Francisco-Yuri-Carneiro do Nascimento2, Paulo-Goberlânio-de Barros Silva3
1Post-graduate of Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, Brazil.
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
|September 2, 2024
Summary
Age is the primary factor linked to noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs), a dental issue not caused by cavities. Other factors like bruxism and diet showed no significant association with NCCL development.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Biomaterials
- Oral Health
Background:
- Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) represent dental tissue loss not originating from caries.
- Understanding factors contributing to NCCLs is crucial for effective prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between NCCLs and potential contributing factors including bruxism, age, gender, daily routines, and dietary habits.
- To correlate NCCLs with tooth sensitivity and their position within the dental arch.
Main Methods:
- A survey involving 245 patients (aged 18-40) assessed parafunctional habits, erosion, abrasion, abfraction, and diet.
- Clinical examinations included facial symmetry, masseter hypertrophy, occlusion, wear facets, and NCCL presence.
- Statistical analysis employed Fisher's Exact/Chi-square tests and multinomial logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) were present in 46.6% of participants.
- While bruxism (64%) and acidic diets (60%) were common, they were not significantly associated with NCCLs.
- Age over 30 demonstrated a strong positive correlation with NCCLs (p<0.001), unlike gender, bruxism, stress, wear facets, or diet.
Conclusions:
- Age is a significant correlating factor for noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs).
- Gender, bruxism, and dietary habits were not found to be differential factors in the presence of NCCLs.
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