The prevalence and severity of non-carious cervical lesions in a group of patients attending a university hospital in Trinidad.

Smith, W. A. J.; Marchan, S.; Rafeek, R. N.

Smith, W. A. J. ; Marchan, S. ; Rafeek, R. N. .

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Smith, W. A. J. ; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. School of Dentistry. St. Augustine. Trinidad and Tobago
Marchan, S. ; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. School of Dentistry. St. Augustine. Trinidad and Tobago
Rafeek, R. N. ; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. School of Dentistry. St. Augustine. Trinidad and Tobago

Journal of oral rehabilitation ; 35(2): 128-134, Feb 2008. tabilus graf

Article en En | MedCarib | ID: med-17745

Biblioteca responsable: TT5

Ubicación: TT5; W1, JO803Y

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are often encountered in clinical practice and their aetiology attributed to toothbrush abrasion, erosion and tooth flexure. This paper aims to determine the prevalence and severity of NCCLs in a sample of patients attending a university clinic in Trinidad and to investigate the relationship with medical and dental histories, oral hygiene practices, dietary habits and occlusion. Data were collected via a questionnaire and clinical examination. Odds ratios were used to determine the association of the presence of lesions and the factors examined. One hundred and fifty-six patients with a mean age of 40.6 years were examined of whom 62.2 per cent had one or more NCCLs. Forty five per cent of the lesions were sensitive to compressed air. Younger age groups had a significantly lower correlation with the presence of NCCLs than older age groups. Other significant factors included patients who reported heartburn, gastric reflux, headaches, bruxism, sensitive teeth and swimming or had a history of broken restorations in the last year. There was also significant correlation of NCCLs in patients who brushed more than once a day or used a medium or hard toothbrush. Patients with vegetarian diets and those who reported consuming citrus fruits, soft drinks, alcohol, yoghurt and vitamin C drinks were associated with the presence of lesions. Significant associations were also found in patients with group function, faceting, clicking joints or those who wore occlusal splints.

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Humanos; Diente; Trinidad y Tobago

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MedCarib Asunto principal: Diente / Trinidad y Tobago Tipo de estudio: Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Caribe ingles / Trinidad y tobago Idioma: En Revista: Journal of oral rehabilitation Año: 2008 Tipo del documento: Article

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