Dental Erosion Research Articles

Simulation of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions by Computational Toothbrush Model: A Novel Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Method.

Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are saucer-shaped abrasions of a tooth. NCCLs can form due to various etiologies, including toothbrushing wear, acid erosion, and mechanical stress. Owing to this complex interplay, the mechanism of NCCLs in tooth abrasion has not been established. This study aims to develop a numerical method using a computational toothbrush to simulate NCCLs. The forces acting on the teeth and the amount of abrasion generated were evaluated. The discrete element method using in-house code, connected particle model, and Archard wear model were applied for brushing. In the toothbrush model, 42 acrylic tufts were fixed into a toothbrush head. The teeth models with enamel properties comprised four flat plates and two grooves to simulate the anterior teeth and NCCLs. The brushing speed and depth for one cycle were established as simulation parameters. The force applied within the ununiform plane was concentrated on several bristles as the toothbrush passed through the interproximal space. The brushing force (depth) had a greater effect on tooth abrasion than the brushing speed. Toothbrushing abrasion was mainly concentrated in the interproximal space. Therefore, forceful tooth brushing can cause NCCLs from the interproximal space to the cervical area of the tooth.

Impact of Diet on Dental Erosion among Adolescents in Lahore

Objective: This study has planned to explore the dental erosion prevalence among adolescents and relationship of diet with dental erosion among them. Method: This survey based study was conducted in Lahore. Data was collected from government secondary schools of Lahore. After the approval of research study from institutional ethical review committee, data was collected from 150 students with an age ranged from 13 to 16 years from 5 schools after the permission of principals and parents of the students. Frequencies and percentages were calculated to report the prevalence of dental erosion among adolescents. Chi-square test was used to explore the relationship between diet and dental erosion. Results: Findings of chi-square revealed a significant difference between the most frequently preferred food and dental erosion among adolescents (X2=9.67, P=.000). Due to carbonated drinks, 26.67% students were having dental erosion. Dental erosion was found in 20% students who prefer artificial juices, 14.67% students preferred energy drinks, 4% students prefer tea, 2% students prefer coffee, 24.67% students prefer ketchup and 6.67% prefer processed foods. Conclusion: Dental erosion is 21.42% among school going adolescents with age between ranging from 13 years to 16 years with low socioeconomic status in Pakistan. Keywords: Dental Erosion, Carbonated drinks, Adolescents, Socioeconomic status

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and oral health: A narrative review

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a clinical condition in which stomach contents leak backward into the esophagus. It affects millions of people worldwide and has a detrimental effect on quality of life. Heartburn and acid regurgitation are typical GERD symptoms, while atypical manifestations include noncardiac chest pain, cough and laryngitis. The oral and maxillofacial manifestations of GERD may include dental erosion, xerostomia, mucositis, aphthous like ulcerations, sour taste, burning mouth, hyperesthesia, bruxism, and/or temporomandibular disorder (TMD). This narrative review provides oral health care professionals with an update to medical aspects of GERD, recognition and management of oral and maxillofacial manifestations of the condition and provision of appropriate dental care for this patient population.

Um guia rápido sobre o desgaste dentário erosivo

Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is considered an oral health problem, caused by chemical-physical processes resulting from repetitive exposure to acids (dental erosion) and physical forces (abrasion and attrition), which causes the loss of its mineral structure. This problem occurs in a multifactorial condition, and there may be an interaction between biological, dietary, behavioral and environmental factors. In recent years its prevalence has increased, making it a challenge for dentists, especially when it reaches more advanced stages where it can cause pain, hypersensitivity, problems with function and aesthetics. Through a literature review, the present study aims to present a brief guide on the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatments of ETW, helping the dentist in his clinical decision making. The dentist must carry out an early diagnosis and perform the appropriate treatment of this problem, being mainly dietary and oral hygiene guidelines in addition to fluoride therapies.

Effect of pH and titratable acidity on enamel and dentine erosion.

The relative effect of pH and titratable acidity on tooth erosion remains unclear. We determined the effect of both properties on in vivo salivary pH recovery and on enamel and dentine early erosion in situ. Solutions simulating acidic beverages with different pHs (2.5 or 3.5) and titratable acidities (0, 25, or 100mM citric acid) were tested. In an in vivo study (n = 20 participants), the salivary pH was determined before, during, and up to 2min after exposure to the tested solutions. In situ, 12 participants exposed enamel and root dentine slabs to the tested solutions simulating a beverage consumption; early erosion was assessed by percentage of surface hardness loss (%SHL). Groups were compared by ANOVA (p < 0.05). Saliva pH was lower after exposure to solutions at pH 2.5, irrespective of titratable acidity; pH recovery took longer for solutions with higher titratable acidities, irrespective of their pHs. In situ, the highest %SHL was observed for the solution with lower pH and higher titratable acidities. The addition of citric acid increased the %SHL by 2.5-3 times in enamel, and at least 5 times in dentine. Both pH and titratable acidity may play a role on the erosive potential of acidic beverages. Acidic beverages with lower pHs promote erosion by an initial acid etching of the surface; those with a higher titratable acidity slow down the salivary pH recovery. Both properties contribute to the overall erosive potential.

Risk of Dental Caries and Erosive Tooth Wear in 117 Children and Adolescents' Anorexia Nervosa Population-A Case-Control Study.

IntroductionRestrictive type of anorexia nervosa (AN) is still one of the most severe eating disorders worldwide with an uncertain prognosis. Patients affected by AN should be encouraged to undertake psychiatric care and psychotherapy, but whether they should necessarily be included in careful dental care or not may still be questionable. Even though there is a constantly increasing number of AN studies, there are just a few data about the youngest group of AN children and adolescents aged < 18.MethodologyThis case-control study aimed to compare the dental health and gingival inflammation level in female adolescent inpatients affected by severe AN restrictive subtype vs. controls. Based on clinically confirmed 117 AN cases (hospitalized in years 2016–2020 in public Psychiatric Unit, BMI < 15 kg/m2, mean age 14.9 ± 1.8), the dental status has been examined regarding the occurrence of caries lesions using Decay Missing Filling Teeth (DMFT), erosive wear as Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE), gingival condition as Bleeding on Probing (BOP) and plaque deposition as Plaque Control Record (PCR). The results were compared with age-matched 103 female dental patients (BMI 19.8 ± 2.3 kg/m2, age 15.0 ± 1.8, p = 0.746) treated in a public University dental clinic.ResultsAN patients were found to present a higher incidence of oral-related complications according to dental status (DMFT 3.8 ± 4.5 vs. 1.9 ± 2.1, p = 0.005), erosive tooth wear (BEWE 18.9 vs. 2.9%, p < 0.001), less efficient in controlling plaque (PCR 43.8 vs. 13.7%, p < 0.001) and gingival inflammation (BOP 20.0 vs. 3.9%, p < 0.001) compared with female adolescents. In the AN group, a significant correlation between BOP, BEWE, and duration of AN disease (p < 0.05), similarly to the number of decayed teeth D, filled teeth F and PCR were detected (p < 0.05).ConclusionsAlthough the obtained results did not reveal any severe oral status, our findings indicated impaired dental and gingival conditions in young anorexics. Considering AN's potential role in oral health, it is essential to monitor dental treatment needs and oral hygiene levels in their present status to prevent forward complications in the future.

Experimental study of the sequential porosity evolution of sandstone under acid erosion

To comprehensively understand the evolution of sandstone porosity during sandstone matrix acidizing is of significance to the petroleum exploration. In this study, a self-designed experimental apparatus was applied to simulate the sequential water-rock reactions of sandstone under acidic erosion. A combination of methods, including the ultrasonic velocity measurement, low-temperature nitrogen absorption tests and high pressure mercury injection (HPMI) measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and computed tomography (CT) scanning were used to analyze the characteristics of porosity. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) was applied to analyze the variations of minerals and elemental content in the sandstone specimens, an acidity meter and coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to measure the chemical parameters change in the reacted solution. The results show that, the acidic erosion significantly increased the porosity abundance and decreased the minerals and elements content in the sandstone specimens, and improved the aqueous elemental Ca, Na, K and Mg concentrations in the reacted solution. These effects of acidic erosion decreased with increasing reacted distance. The porosity enhancement can be primarily attribute to the depletion of minerals in sandstone, and the reduction of acidic effect is not only due to the acid consuming, but also associated with the different sensitivity of minerals in response to H+. This study can provide some experimental references to sandstone matrix acidizing, and recommend a useful tool for further research works.

Excessive tooth wear on human dental enamel

Introduction: although reports on dental erosion have appeared in literature for a long time, there is currently a growing interest among researchers and clinicians about this matter. Potential risk factors for loss of dental hard tissue are changed lifestyle and eating patterns, with increased consumption of acid foods and beverages. Case report: an atypical tooth wear on the buccal surfaces of the mandibular teeth in a 45-year-old woman referred for orthodontic treatment, associated with the frequent consumption of whiskey and lemon, is reported. A comprehensive approach, such as the recognition of dental erosion joined with a careful investigation about eating habits was performed. Ultrastructural examination of replicas of the teeth showed practically structureless enamel and dentin surfaces. Conclusion: the screening for dental erosion in patients seeking orthodontic treatment is advisable to be a usual procedure. Recommendations for treatment and prophylactic measures are made emphasizing the need of multiprofessional attention.

Tooth Color Change and Erosion: Hydrogen Peroxide Versus Non-peroxide Whitening Strips.

The study evaluated the efficacy and potential erosion of non-peroxide strips compared to hydrogen peroxide (HP) whitening strips (WSs). Color evaluation samples (N=64) were distributed into four groups and treated according to manufacturer's directions. NC: Negative control treated with water; BT: Non-peroxide Brilliant Dissolving Strips; FM: Non-peroxide Fancymay Teeth WSs; WS: Crest 3D Brilliance HP White Strips. A contact-type spectrophotometer was used to measure color at baseline (T1), 1-day posttreatment (T2), and 1-week posttreatment (T3). Teeth were cut to a rectangular block for micro-CT erosion assessment. The samples (N=30) were divided into five groups. In addition to the four groups for color assessment, a positive control (PC) treated with 0.25% citric acid was added. The samples were scanned, reconstructed, and measured for erosion depth using a micro-CT analysis program software. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to determine differences in color change and erosion depth among the groups. Tests of hypotheses were two-sided with an alpha level of 0.05. The mean ΔE*ab at 1-day/1-week posttreatment were 2.4/2.5, 2.8/2.9, 2.8/3.2, and 8.6/11.0 for NC, BT, FM, and WS, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference for ΔE*ab at 1-day and 1-week posttreatment (p<0.001). Group WS had the highest color change, while the other three groups did not differ from each other (p>0.05). Mean erosion depths in microns were 0.52, 0.58, 0.42, 0.49, and 29.55 for NC, BT, FM, WS, and PC, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference among the groups (p=0.004). Group PC had the greatest erosion, while the other groups had negligible erosion that did not differ from each other (p>0.05). Peroxide WSs had superior whitening efficacy compared to non-peroxide strips. None of the tested products compromised tooth structure integrity through enamel erosion.

Preventing dental erosion in at-risk patients

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Preventing dental erosion in at-risk patients

Abstract Learn when and how to educate patients who are at high risk for tooth damage, especially those experiencing high-frequency or chronic vomiting.

Oral Health Status and Practices, and Anthropometric Measurements of Preschool Children: Protocol for a Multi-African Country Survey.

BackgroundOral diseases are among the most prevalent conditions with significant impact on the growth and development of young children. Data are required to plan effectively for the management of early childhood caries (ECC) and other oral diseases in this age. There are currently very few African countries with updated and nationally representative data on ECC prevalence, and risk indicators and regional data on ECC and other oral diseases are scarce.ObjectiveWe aim to determine the oral health status and practices, dietary intake, and anthropometric measurements of preschool children in several African countries.MethodsA cross-sectional study will be conducted in several African countries using a standardized questionnaire and clinical examination for data collection from healthy preschool children in kindergartens and primary health care facilities. The clinical examination will assess ECC using the decayed, missing due to caries, and filled teeth (dmft) index according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, dental erosion (using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination Index), deciduous molar hypomineralization (using the European Association of Paediatric Dentistry criteria), dental fluorosis (using Dean’s Index), oral hygiene status (using the Oral Hygiene Index Simplified), and oral mucosal lesions. Oral hygiene habits and dental visits will be assessed using the WHO child questionnaire, and dietary intake will be assessed using the Food and Agriculture Organization method. Anthropometric measurements will be obtained following the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry standard protocol, and the children’s nutritional status will be assessed following the WHO child growth standards. To train and calibrate examiners, educational resources and electronic forms will be used to reach interexaminer and intraexaminer reliability with κ>0.6. Descriptive analysis will determine the prevalence of clinical conditions by age and sex. Bivariate analysis and multivariable regression will assess associations between the clinical conditions and sociodemographic factors, and oral health behaviors.ResultsData collection will begin after approvals and ethical clearance are obtained. The first stage will include 3 countries, namely Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, and collaborators from other African countries will join afterward.ConclusionsThis study will lay down the foundations for using validated tools to collect data on the oral health of young children in Africa, allowing researchers from different countries across Africa to collect standardized data on ECC and other oral conditions. This will facilitate comparisons and analysis of risk factors that might be unique to the African continent. The results will provide baseline data on the prevalence of oral diseases and enable planning to address the treatment needs of young African children and design programs to prevent oral diseases in the African continent.International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)PRR1-10.2196/33552

&lt;strong&gt;Comparison between carbonated and fruit-based soft drinks effect on calcium release from enamel surface of extracted permanent teeth&lt;/strong&gt;

Introduction: People widely consume soft drinks due to their easy accessibility and delightful taste, without realising the impact on the tooth surface. Enamel dissolves easily due to acidic products that contact acid, a chemical demineralisation process (dental erosion). This study aimed to analyse the comparison between carbonated and fruit-based soft drinks effect on calcium release from enamel surface of extracted permanent teeth. Methods: In-vitro study with a time-series design was conducted on the population of extracted premolars taken from a private dental clinic and orthodontics clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan. The sample was obtained using the pairwise difference hypothesis test formula. The samples were 24 pieces divided into two treatment groups by immersing in carbonated drinks and fruit-based soft drinks for 5 to 60 minutes. The statistical test used was the independent t-test and generalised linear model-repeated measures (GLM-RM). Results: The calcium level after immersion in the carbonated drink at the fifth minute was 0.476±0.397 mg/L, then increased significantly at the sixtieth minute to 3.058±0.811 mg/L (p=0.001). In the fruit-based soft drinks immersion group, the dissolved calcium at the fifth minute was 0.671±0.208 mg/L, then increased significantly to 2.258±1.351 mg/L (p-value=0.028). Neither carbonated drinks nor fruit-based soft drinks showed a significant effect on the levels of dissolved calcium (p-value=0.135). Conclusion: In the fifth minutes of immersion, fruit-based soft drinks caused higher calcium release level compared to carbonated soft drinks. In contrast, in the sixtieth-minutes of immersion, the calcium release is found to be higher in the carbonated soft drinks group.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and dental erosion: The role of bile acids

ObjectivesTo identify the bile acids in the saliva of patients with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and evaluate their effect on tooth surface. DesignA cross-sectional study involved 26 GERD patients and 40 controls without GERD. Dental erosions were identified, saliva was collected and analyzed with chromatography for bile acid identification. An in vitro study assessed the effect of enamel exposition to taurocholic acid in concentrations of 1 µM, 10 µM, and a mixture of taurocholic acid and glycocholic acid at 10 µM on enamel microhardness, calcium release, and surface topography. ResultsSalivary bile acids were analyzed from 22 GERD patients and 40 controls. All these participants presented taurocholic acid and glycocholic acid in the saliva. The salivary amount of taurocholic acid was greater than glycocholic acid in both GERD patients (area under the curve: 7946 vs. 1361; p < 0.001) and controls (10,815 vs. 1290; p < 0.001). The salivary amount of taurocholic acid was greater in controls than in GERD patients (10,815 vs. 7946; p < 0.001). Dental erosion was more prevalent in GERD patients than in controls (27% vs. 7%; p = 0.041). In the GERD presence, the amount of glycocholic acid was greater in patients with dental erosion (1777 vs. 1239; p = 0.041). Enamel exposed to taurocholic acid at 10 µM, combined or not with glycocholic acid, had their microhardness increased, accompanied by calcium release, with no changes in surface topography. ConclusionsTaurocholic acid was the predominant salivary bile acid, particularly in controls without GERD. This bile acid had no deleterious effect on the enamel structure.

Novel Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of Children With Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease has long been implicated as a cause for multiple pediatric symptoms ranging from abdominal pain and regurgitation to cough and dental erosions. Diagnostic testing has evolved greatly over the last 20 years; initial testing with pH-metry to measure esophageal acid reflux burden has evolved into measurement of both acid and non-acid reflux and liquid and gas reflux. However, measuring reflux burden alone only tells a small part of the GERD story and many symptoms originally thought to be reflux related are, in fact, related to other disorder which mimic reflux. The current paradigm which involves empiric treatment of symptoms with acid suppression has been replaced with early testing for not only gastroesophageal reflux but also for other diagnostic masqueraders. The focus for interventions has shifted away from acid suppression toward motility interventions and includes a greater recognition of both functional and motility disorders which present with reflux symptoms.

Profil Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Berdasarkan Standar WHO pada Masyarakat Kecamatan Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember

Indonesia's oral and dental health problems are quite high, including in Kaliwates Subdistrict. The newest method for looking at oral and dental health conditions operates WHO standard dental and oral health forms. Oral health data can be used as preventive, curative, and rehabilitative measures. The aim of this study was to determine oral health profile based on WHO standards in Kaliwates Subdistrict, Jember Regency. The research conducted was a descriptive observational with the cross-sectional approach by multiple clusters random sampling. The respondents were 97 people who stayed in Kaliwates and were 35-44 years old. Examination based on WHO standard dental and oral health form included dentition status, periodontal status, loss of attachment, email fluorosis, dental erosion, oral mucosal lesion, intervention urgency, and denture status. Data was processed based on each variable using the SPSS frequency distribution and presented in the table. Oral and dental health features were crown caries (99%) and roots (8.2%), restoration with caries (13.4%) and without caries (14.4%), extracted due to dental caries (38.1%) and other causes (3.1%), fixed prosthesis (2.1%), unerupted tooth (67%), fissure sealant (0%), gingival bleeding (72.2%), pocket 4- 5 mm (55.7%) and ≥ 6mm (1%), attachment loss of 0-3 mm (46.4%) and 4-5 mm (53.6%), very mild fluorosis (1%), enamel erosion (16, 5%) and dentin (3.1%), oral mucosal lesions ie other lesions (2.1%), need for non-urgency treatment (95.9%), and removable dentures (3.1%). Oral health profile based on WHO Standards in Community of Kaliwates Subdistrict showed some cases of oral disease that wasn’t need urgency treatment.

Influence of body mass index on oral health among equines in Tamilnadu, India

Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the association of body mass index and oral health status among equines in Tamilnadu, India Materials And Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 108 horses from blue cross of Tamilnadu and various veterinary colleges based on simple random sampling method. The body mass index of horses were recorded Henneke Body Condition Scoring and their oral health status were examined. The collected data was analyzed and tabulated using chi-square test. P value &lt;0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: There was a statistically significant relation was found between gingivitis (P&lt;0.001), calculus (P=0.004), dental caries (P=0.004), plaque (P=0.007), dental erosion (P&lt;0.001) and BMI. Conclusion: The body mass index have a strong impact on the oral health of horses. Proper nutritional measures should be taken to overcome the problem.

Green Tea May Reduce Dental Caries and Erosion: A Systematic Review

Background: In recent years, the use of mouthwashes containing green tea (GT) extract has been reported to prevent tooth decay. In laboratory studies, GT has been shown to be effective in controlling dental plaque and erosion. The aim of this review study was to evaluate the effectiveness of GT extract in controlling tooth decay and erosion in randomized clinical trials. Methods: By searching related keywords in the Scopus, PubMed, and WOS (Web of Science) databases, as well as searching for related studies in the Google Scholar database randomized clinical trial ( RCT) studies published in English by the end of 2019 were extracted. Then, eligible studies were carefully reviewed and the required data were extracted. Results: A total of 12 eligible studies were included in the study. The inclusion criteria of the study were human RCT studies, English language, and GT intervention. The exclusion criteria of the study were lack of negative (placebo) or positive control group, studies examining the effect of GT derivatives, oral diseases such as periodontal disease, people undergoing orthodontic treatment, use of antibiotics at least two weeks before the study, incomplete methodology, defects in the results, and lack of access to the full text of articles. The number of subjects was 246 in the GT group, 157 in the placebo group, and 132 in the positive control group (sodium fluoride, chlorhexidine, neem extract, and probiotic). Eleven studies used GT mouthwash and one study used toothpaste containing GT extract. In studies with placebo, GT showed a significantly better effect on dental plaque, oral pH, modulation of dental erosion, and reduction of the number salivary S. mutans and lactobacilli colonies. Additionally, GT had a similar and comparable effect to positive control groups in modulating the above-mentioned indices. Conclusion: GT extract can show anti-cariogenic and anti-erosive effects. Larger randomized clinical trials are needed to support our findings.

Impact of oral disease and disorders on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Brazilian football athletes: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: The athletes who practice sports routinely are exposed to the onset of numerous diseases. Objective: To evaluate oral conditions and their impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Brazilian football athletes using OHIP-14 questionnaire. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, after sample calculation, football athletes were recruited in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Clinical and non-clinical data were collected. Psychometrics properties from OHIP-14 were assessed and the student’s T-test was used to evaluate the associations. Results: From 45 football athletes recruited, after applying the eligibility criteria, 34 athletes were included. The most frequent oral conditions observed were dental erosion (85.3%) and malocclusion (85.3%). OHIP-14 had satisfactory properties (α of Cronbach = 0.80 and test-retest/ICC = 0.90). The mean of impact on OHRQoL was 2.79 (± 3.98). There were association of OHIP-14 total score (p=0.01) and the physical pain subscale (p&lt;0.05) for tooth sensitivity, psychological discomfort subscale for dental caries (p=0.01), physical pain subscale (p=0.04) and psychological disability (p=0.01) for malocclusion. Conclusions: The most prevalent oral conditions in athletes were dental erosion and malocclusion. Dental caries, malocclusion and tooth sensitivity were most likely to impact OHRQoL. The OHIP-14 is a satisfactory instrument to detect impact on OHRQoL in Brazilian athletes.

Dental Erosion and Its Relation to Potential Influencing Factors among 12-year-old Hungarian Schoolchildren.

This cross-sectional observational study evaluated the frequency of dental erosion in 12-year-old schoolchildren in Hungary and its connection to gender, geographical region, eating/drinking habits, and to socioeconomic factors, such as the educational level of their mothers. 579 randomly selected children aged 12 (287 boys and 292 girls) were examined in our cross-sectional study from 14 different regions in Hungary. Clinical examinations were carried out by the same examiner, using the 'Basic Erosive Wear Examination' (BEWE) index. A self-administered questionnaire was filled in by each child, surveying their oral hygiene, nutritional habits and socioeconomic status. 21.2% of the children showed dentitions with signs of erosion. We found statistically significantly higher BEWE scores in urban than in rural areas (p = 0.0058). There was no difference between genders. Among children drinking carbonated soft drinks once or more daily, the prevalence of BEWE score < 3 was statistically significantly lower than among those who consumed these kinds of beverages less frequently (83.6% vs 90%, respectively, p = 0.034). Children of mothers with a highschool diploma had a BEWE score ≥ 3 statistically significantly less frequently than those whose mothers had not graduated from highschool (8.4% vs 22.5%, respectively, p = 0.000). The prevalence of dental erosion among 12-year-old children in Hungary is not as high as reported previously in Western European countries. A positive correlation was observed between the consumption of carbonated soft drinks, the educational level of the mothers and the level of erosion. These factors statistically significantly affected the prevalence and severity of erosive dental lesions.