Analysis of the frequency of cervical pathology manifestation in permanent teeth of different groups

Abstract

Cervical tooth lesions today belong to the most common dental pathologies characterized by a pronounced tendency to increase. The aim of our study was to determine the frequency of various types of cervical pathology in formed permanent teeth. Material and methods. The randomized group of examined patients included 200 middle-aged individuals (100 males and 100 females). The examination included collecting anamnestic data and examining the oral cavity and teeth to identify cervical caries and non-carious lesions of cervical localization. Results. Various types of cervical tooth pathology were found in 45 % of the total number of examined patients. The highest percentage among cervical lesions belongs to cervical caries (28.5 %). The frequency of cervical erosions is 16 %, and wedge-shaped defects - 13.5 %. Cervical caries and erosions are more often detected in males, while wedge-shaped defects are more common in females. In females, isolated cervical caries are most frequently manifested (36 %), and isolated wedge-shaped defects and erosions are less frequent (16 % and 17 % respectively). The least frequent manifestation in females is the combined lesion of teeth with wedge-shaped defects and erosions (5 %). In males, isolated cervical caries is most frequently detected (42 %), isolated erosions are nearly twice less common (23 %), and isolated wedge-shaped defects (8 %) and combined lesions of teeth with wedge-shaped defects and erosions (4 %) are the least frequent. All types of cervical pathology most often affect premolars, less often incisors, and least often molars. Conclusions. 45 % of middle-aged individuals seeking dental care have cervical tooth lesions, with the highest percentage being cervical caries. Cervical caries and erosions are more common in males, while wedge-shaped defects are more common in females. All types of cervical pathology most often affect premolars and, least often, molars