Prevalence of Erosive Tooth Wear and Associated Dietary Factors among a Group of Finnish Adolescents

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العنوان: Prevalence of Erosive Tooth Wear and Associated Dietary Factors among a Group of Finnish Adolescents
المؤلفون: Mirja Methuen, Hanna Kangasmaa, Viivi Karoliina Alaraudanjoki, Anna L. Suominen, Vuokko Anttonen, Hannu Vähänikkilä, Panu Karjalainen, Juuso Väistö, Timo Lakka, Marja-Liisa Laitala
المصدر: Caries Research. 56:477-487
بيانات النشر: S. Karger AG, 2022.
سنة النشر: 2022
مصطلحات موضوعية: adolescent, erosive tooth wear, diet, General Dentistry
الوصف: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear (ETW) among Finnish adolescents and to evaluate how frequency as well as amount of the use of erosive products is associated with ETW. The study population consisted of 328 voluntary, >15-year-old secondary school students (males 49.1%, females 50.9%) in three municipalities in Finland. Clinical examination to measure ETW (BEWE index) was carried out by trained and calibrated dentists. Piloted questionnaires included questions on consumption of drinks, fruits and berries, as well as tooth brushing frequency. Means and medians of frequencies and amounts of consumed erosive products were calculated and associations with ETW severity were analysed by logistic regression models. One-third (36.9%) of the participants were in need of at least preventive measures for ETW (BEWE sum score ≥3), but severe ETW (BEWE sum score >9) was rare (2.1%). Boys had severe ETW significantly more frequently than girls (p < 0.001). Habitual consumption of erosive drinks was common especially among boys compared to girls (p = 0.001). ETW was significantly associated with the amount of consumed erosive drinks, fruits, or berries. The prevalence of ETW among adolescences in Finland seems to be at the same level as in other Nordic and European countries. Consumption of erosive products is common and thus, the risk for tooth erosion is high, especially in boys. In addition to erosive drinks, also berries and fruits are associated with ETW and should be included in individual dietary counselling when early signs of ETW are clinically detected.
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تدمد: 1421-976X
0008-6568
الوصول الحر: https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::21e8006f7bcfa11c9868a6d1f5117db7Test
https://doi.org/10.1159/000527305Test
حقوق: OPEN
رقم الانضمام: edsair.doi.dedup.....21e8006f7bcfa11c9868a6d1f5117db7
قاعدة البيانات: OpenAIRE