An Investigation of the Prevalence And the Influential Factors Affecting Tooth wear
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Background:tooth wear is common and increases by the age,the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of tooth wear in the adult population of Jeddah and to investigate the factors associated with such tooth wear. Methods: Seven hundred and fifty adult patients were examined in the clinic of Batterjee Medical College. Clinical oral examinations of the patients were performed using disposable dental mirror and explorer. The patients gave their information consent for the use of their data and they were willing to answer a questionnaire. The incisal/occlusal surface of all teeth were scored according to the criteria: (0) No loss of enamel surface characteristics (1) loss of enamel surface characteristics (2) Lose of enamel,just exposing dentine (3) Lose of enamel and substantial loss of dentin (4) Pulp exposure or exposure of secondary dentin. Results: In the maxilla, the rate varied from 79.2% ,79.5%,83.9% and 81.4%respectivelly for Incisor, Canine , Premolar and molar groups. In the mandible, the rates varied from 78%, 75.3%, 79.2% and 79.5respectivelly for Incisor, Canine , Premolar and molar groups. Among these groups, no significant difference was observed regarding their tooth wear prevalence, either the maxillary groups (p-value 10.9% > 5%) or the mandibular groups (p-value 21.8% > 5%). Canine groups in maxilla and mandible showed more wear than other groups. Additionally, the habitual consumption of hard or acidic foods (40.7%) and clenching or grinding teeth (34.8%) are the factors which may be responsible for tooth wear. Conclusion:No difference in teeth wear between male and female, but it is increase by age. The canine exhibit greater wear ,there is a relation between tooth wear and dietary patterns like hard and acidic food.
Authors and Affiliations
Nouf Al-sharif, Iradah alsabban, Roaa faden, lolwah aldahan, Hadeel alsomali, Alaa alharbi, Rawan allaban, Yasser Othman
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