GR is highly prevalent in this Brazilian population. Preventive strategies for GR may target a variety of socio-demographic, behavioural and clinical risk indicators.

DH may be considered a concern in a Brazilian general population. Reduction of DH may be achieved by smoking cessation and periodontal health improvements.

OHRQoL is poorer in this adult population in the presence of GR, mainly in upper and anterior teeth. Dentine hypersensitivity and esthetics were found to be factors linking GR to OHRQoL.

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Ricardo dos Santos Araújo COSTA (a) Patricia Daniela Melchiors ANGST (a) Mauricio dos Santos MOURA (b) Marisa MALTZ (b) Juliana Jardim JARDIM (b)