Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tooth Wear in 12- and 15-year-old Adolescents in Wuhan City

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To describe the prevalence of tooth wear and to investigate the relative factors associated with tooth wear in 12- and 15-year-old adolescents in Wuhan City. Methods: A modified version of the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) tooth wear index was used for the buccal, cervical, occlusal/incisal and lingual faces of 720 adolescents. All participants were asked to answer a questionnaire before examination. Results: The prevalence of tooth wear was 18.6% and 89.4% in 12- and 15-year-old adolescents, respectively. The prevalence rates of dentin exposure were 1.94% and 5.56%, respectively. Several factors such as drinking immediately after sports and reflux were found to associate with tooth wear. Conclusion: The prevalence of tooth wear increases with ageand associated with socio-behavioral risk factors. Tooth wear in 12- and 15-year-old adolescents in Wuhan City is a significant problem and should receive greater attention.

Key words: Tooth wear, Adolescents, Risk factors

CLC Number:

R780.1

ZHANG Jing, WEI Zhao, DU Yang-ge, TAI Bao-jun, JIANG Han, DU Ming-quan. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tooth Wear in 12- and 15-year-old Adolescents in Wuhan City[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2015, 31(9): 890-893.

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