Dental erosion in Cuban children associated with excessive consumption of oranges

Künzel, W; Cruz, Mirna Santa; Fischer, Thomas

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0722.2000.90720.x

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“…A significantly higher prevalence of dental erosion was found in girls (29.9%) than in boys (25.7%), which is in agreement with the results of previous investigation of 12-year-old Cuban children by Künzel et al [20]. However, several surveys had found a significantly higher prevalence in boys than in girls [21,22], while Correr et al [11] and Peres et al [19] found no difference between the genders.…”

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The prevalence of dental erosion and associated risk factors in 12-13-year-old school children in Southern China

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BackgroundDental erosion has been investigated in developed and developing countries and the prevalence varies considerably in different countries, geographic locations, and age groups. With the lifestyle of the Chinese people changing significantly over the decades, dental erosion has begun to receive more attention. However, the information about dental erosion in China is scarce. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence of dental erosion and associated risk factors in 12-13-year-old school children in Guangzhou, Southern China.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey was performed by two trained, calibrated examiners. A stratified random sample of 12-13-year-old children (774 boys and 725 girls) from 10 schools was examined for dental erosion using the diagnostic criteria of Eccles and the index of O'Sullivan was applied to record the distribution, severity, and amount of the lesions. Data on the socio-economic status, health behaviours, and general health involved in the etiology of dental erosion were obtained from a self-completed questionnaire. The analyses were performed using SPSS software.ResultsAt least one tooth surface with signs of erosion was found in 416 children (27.3%). The most frequently affected teeth were the central incisors (upper central incisors, 16.3% and 15.9%; lower central incisors, 17.4% and 14.8%). The most frequently affected surface was the incisal or occlusal edge (43.2%). The loss of enamel contour was present in 54.6% of the tooth surfaces with erosion. Of the affected tooth surfaces, 69.3% had greater than one-half of the tooth surface was affected. The results from logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the children who were female, consumed carbonated drinks once a week or more, and those whose mothers were educated to the primary level tended to have more dental erosion.ConclusionsDental erosion in 12-13-year-old Chinese school children is becoming a significant problem. A strategy of offering preventive care, including more campaigns promoting a healthier lifestyle for those at risk of dental erosion should be conducted in Chinese children and their parents.

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The prevalence of dental erosion and associated risk factors in 12-13-year-old school children in Southern China

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“…This difference was not statistically significant. Similar results, with girls more affected by erosion than boys, were reported in a Cuban study on 12 year-olds [65]. Other studies have reported no significant gender differences [40,53,58,59,63,66].…”

Section: Dental Erosion and Gendersupporting

confidence: 78%

Prevalence of Dental Erosion in a Group of Schoolchildren from Benghazi, Libya

Huew¹,

Ali²,

Herwis³

et al. 2016

Int J Oral Craniofac Sci

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Aims: Despite the growing concern that the prevalence of dental erosion has increased amongst children, the data on its prevalence is still scarce in Libya. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the prevalence of dental erosion and examine gender differences in relation to its prevalence in a group of schoolchildren in Benghazi, Libya. Methods:A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in Benghazi. A random sample of 12 year-old schoolchildren (n=180; 92 boys and 88 girls) attending elementary schools in Benghazi were dentally screened for erosion using UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS Criteria). Results:The prevalence of dental erosion was 38.9%. A higher experience of erosion was observed amongst girls (40.9%) than boys (37%), this difference was not statistically significant (p= 0.647). Conclusions:In the present study, the relatively high proportion of children in Benghazi, Libya affected by dental erosion emphasizes the importance of preventive measures needed to control the erosive process, before more invasive treatments become a necessity to restore eroded teeth.

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“…[1][2][3] It has been suggested that the frequent and excessive consumption of acids of extrinsic origin, such as acidic beverages, fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks or citrus fruits, are some of the main causes of erosive tooth wear. [4][5][6] In addition, the erosive effect of acids from intrinsic origin, such as gastric acid, has been demonstrated in patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. [7][8][9] Based on these concerns, research interests have recently focused on the kinetics and the chemical aspects of the acid dissolution process.…”

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confidence: 99%