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- Title
Etiological Aspects of Noncarious Dental Lesions.
- Authors
MARINESCU, IULIA ROXANA; POPESCU, SANDA MIHAELA; DRĂGHICI, EMMA CRISTINA; SCRIECIU, MONICA; MERCUȚ, VERONICA; TURCU, ADINA ANDREEA; NICOLA, ANDREEA GABRIELA
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to correlate etiological factors with noncarious cervical lesions in a group of patients from Craiova. Material and Methods: The study was conducted between November 2015 and May 2016 on 50 patients, aged 18-56 years, who addressed to the Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova. Patients were divided into two groups: the study group consists of patients who had noncarious cervical dental lesions (NCCLs) and the control group with patients who did not have noncarious cervical lesions. Each patient underwent a clinical examination and completed a questionnaire, referring to eating habits, oral hygiene, vicious habits and personal impressions about the appearance and functionality of his teeth, highlighting the factors involved in the noncarious dental lesions etiology. Results: The study group consisted of 64% women and 36% men. Noncarious cervical lesions were higher in men (72.22%) compared to women (56.25%). Regarding on the tooth brushing method, it has been noted that 34% of patients used a vertical tooth brushing method, 52% were using a circular brushing method, while 14% were practicing a horizontal tooth brushing method. Cervical sensitivity has been detected in 48% of the patients, against 52% who showed no sensitivity. 62% of the participants did not have bruxism, while nighttime/daytime bruxism was found in 38% of the patients. Conclusions: There are several etiological factors correlated with noncarious cervical lesions, among which are: tooth brushing method, bruxism, eating behaviors.
- Subjects
TOOTH care &; hygiene; BRUXISM; FOOD habits; ETIOLOGY of diseases
- Publication
Current Health Sciences Journal, 2017, Vol 43, Issue 1, p54
- ISSN
2067-0656
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12865/CHSJ.43.01.08