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Prevalence and associated factors of dental erosion in children and adolescents of a private dental practice
Author(s) -
NAHÁS PIRES CORRÊA MARIA SALETE,
NAHÁS PIRES CORRÊA FERNANDA,
NAHÁS PIRES CORRÊA JOSÉ PAULO,
MURAKAMI CHRISTIANA,
MENDES FAUSTO MEDEIROS
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2011.01150.x
Subject(s) - medicine , oral hygiene , dentistry , logistic regression , socioeconomic status , environmental health , private practice , tooth erosion , demography , family medicine , population , enamel paint , sociology
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2011; 21: 451–458 Background. The prevalence of dental erosion seems to be rising in young populations, particularly among individuals of higher socioeconomic status. Aim. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of dental erosion in children and adolescents of a private dental practice. Design. A total of 232 participants, aged 2–20 years, were examined. Dietary habits, oral hygiene, and medical data were collected from dental records. Logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results. Dental erosion prevalence was of 25.43% and was highest on the occlusal surfaces (76%). Associated factors were: frequent consumption of soft drinks (OR = 2.33; 95% CI = 1.01–5.38) and candies (OR = 3.23; 95% CI = 1.25–8.32); and interaction between these two factors (OR = 3.95; 95% CI = 1.60–9.75). On anterior teeth, associated factors were: frequent consumption of fruits (OR = 2.53; 95% CI = 1.09–5.91); and age (OR = 1.07 95% CI = 1.01–1.14). Milk consumption was associated with a lower prevalence of dental erosion (OR = 0.40; 95% CI = 0.17–0.94). Conclusions. A relatively high prevalence of erosion was found in association with frequent intake of soft drinks, candies, and fruits. The consumption of milk seemed to protect against dental erosion on anterior teeth.