Cross-Sectional Analysis of Prevalence and Aetiological Factors of Dental Erosion in Turkish Children Aged 7 –14 Years

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, distribution, and the associated factors of tooth erosion in Turkish school children.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was performed on a representative sample of 473 children (aged 7 –14 years) from 11 public schools in Turkey. Parents were asked to fill out a questionnaire to collect sociodemographic data. A questionnaire was also given to the children, to collect data pertaining to personal demographic details and habits of consuming acidic foods and drinks. The O'Sullivan i ndex was used to assess affected permanent teeth. The data were analysed using a chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results: Dental erosion was observed in 21.8% of the children. Lesions were most often observed in the enamel with less than half of the buccal surface affected. Erosion was found to be statistically significantly higher in older children and in those with an elevated body mass index (BMI) (p
Source: Oral health and Preventive dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research