The association between erosive tooth wear and diet, hygiene habits and health awareness in adolescents aged 15 in Poland

E Rusyan,E Grabowska,I Strużycka

doi:10.1007/s40368-021-00670-x

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Abstract

PurposeThe aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of erosive tooth wear (ETW) and risk indicators in the population of adolescents aged 15 in Poland.MethodsErosive tooth wear in 2639 participants was determined by calibrated examiners according to the BEWE scoring system, and the prevalence of risk factors was assessed on the basis of a survey.ResultsErosive tooth wear was reported in 24.3% of participants. Initial loss of surface (BEWE 1) was the predominant finding, observed in 21.3% of participants. Hard tissue loss (BEWE 2 and 3) occurred very rarely, only in 3% of participants. Acidic diet, masculine gender and lower socio-economic status were associated with higher prevalence and severity of erosive lesions in the examined population.ConclusionTwo modifiable factors—acidic diet and low health awareness—were found to be highly unsatisfactory in the adolescents aged 15 in Poland. Accordingly, to prevent the deterioration of the functionality and aesthetics of the teeth in young people, certain measures, such as routine clinical examination, education, dietary consulting and prophylaxis, should be implemented as early as possible, focusing predominantly on families with lower socio-economic status.

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Erosive tooth wear (ETW) in children and adolescents is a widespread phenomenon these days
Epidemiological studies on the occurrence of erosion wear conducted in European countries clearly show that the problem applies to all age groups; a particular increase in the frequency is observed among adolescents and young adults (Bartlett et al 2013; Jaeggi and Lussi 2014; Provatenou et al 2016)
The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of ETW in adolescents and to identify risk factors potentially related to the development of the disease

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Erosive tooth wear (ETW) in children and adolescents is a widespread phenomenon these days. Epidemiological studies on the occurrence of erosion wear conducted in European countries clearly show that the problem applies to all age groups; a particular increase in the frequency is observed among adolescents and young adults (Bartlett et al 2013; Jaeggi and Lussi 2014; Provatenou et al 2016). Apart from dental hygiene habits and socioeconomic status, diet is the most frequently studied risk factor of the disease (Wang et al 2010; Haifeng et al 2012; Lussi et al 2014; Okunseri et al 2015; Skalsky et al 2017). The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of ETW in adolescents and to identify risk factors potentially related to the development of the disease. The authors attempted to assess the level of health awareness of adolescents in relation to erosive lesions

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