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Clinical features and factors associated with non‐carious cervical lesions and dentin hypersensitivity
Author(s) -
Yoshizaki K. T.,
FrancisconidosRios L. F.,
Sobral M. A. P.,
Aranha A. C. C.,
Mendes F. M.,
Scaramucci T.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/joor.12469
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , dentine hypersensitivity , dentin hypersensitivity , dentin
Summary Determining the factors associated with NCCL s and DH in populations could guide the implementation of specific preventive measures. This study evaluated the clinical features and factors associated with non‐carious cervical lesions ( NCCL s) and dentin hypersensitivity ( DH ) in a Brazilian population. The participants were 118 patients at the Dentistry Clinic of our dental school. They completed an interview to obtain personal information and determine the possible factors associated with NCCL s and DH . Clinical examination was undertaken to record the NCCL s, shape of the lesion and certain occlusal factors. DH was diagnosed by air and probe tests. Data were analysed with the multilevel Poisson regression and prevalence ratios, and the respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated. The prevalence of NCCL s and DH among patients was 67·8% and 51·7%, respectively. Of a total number of 2902 teeth examined, 9·65% had NCCL s and 5·82% were sensitive to air. The most affected teeth for both conditions were the premolars. Most of the NCCL s were wedge‐shaped and located in the maxilla. The factors associated with NCCL s and DH were age and presence of premature occlusal contacts. NCCL s were also significantly associated with consumption of wine and alcoholic beverages, and DH with consumption of acidic fruits and juices. NCCL s were a common finding, with higher frequency in more advanced age groups, the maxilla and premolars. A significant association occurred between NCCL s, premature contacts and consumption of wine and alcoholic beverages. DH was associated with NCCL s, premature contacts and with the consumption of acidic fruits and juices.