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Tooth wear prevalence and associated risk factors among a small Portuguese community : a retrospective study
| datacite.subject.fos | Ciências Médicas::Ciências da Saúde | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 03:Saúde de Qualidade | |
| dc.contributor.author | Carvalho, Rui | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rodrigues, Sofia | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nobre, Manuel | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rua, João | |
| dc.contributor.author | Guerreiro, Eduardo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Proença, Luís | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vieira, Ana M. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-28T13:58:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-28T13:58:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background/Objectives: Early tooth wear (TW) assessment prevents challenging and costly dental treatments. Knowledge of data on the prevalence and risk factors is crucial for developing preventive guidelines. This retrospective cross-sectional study aims to study the prevalence of TW in a sample of patients seeking a Screening and Emergency appointment at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic (EMDC) and its associated risk factors. Methods: Descriptive and logistic regression analysis were applied to data from a sample of 2266 patients, collected between 2021 and 2023, to ascertain the presence of tooth wear, its different types and its correlation with potential risk factors. Results: The prevalence of dental wear was found to be 54.7%, with attrition (24.1%) being the most prevalent lesion and erosion (2.7%) the least prevalent. Concerning the risk predictors for tooth wear, age (OR = 1.01–1.05, p < 0.05), decreased DVO (OR = 2.16, p = 0.028), antacids (OR = 7.07, p = 0.003), mastication difficulties (OR = 1.87, p = 0.039), drugs (OR = 2.38, p = 0.032) and use of mouthwash (OR = 1.47, p = 0.008) were positively associated. Gender (OR = 0.7, p = 0.015) was negatively associated, with females showing a 30% less risk than males. Conclusions: It was concluded that TW is prevalent and increases with age, underscoring the necessity for timely and accurate diagnosis to minimize its progression. Additionally, it is crucial to conduct a thorough evaluation of the risk factors involved to implement effective preventive measures and treatment strategies. | eng |
| dc.identifier.citation | Carvalho R, Rodrigues S, Nobre M, Rua J, Guerreiro E, Proença L, Vieira AM. Tooth Wear Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among a Small Portuguese Community: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025; 14(6):1810. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14061810 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/jcm14061810 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2077-0383 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/63386 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | MDPI | |
| dc.relation.hasversion | https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14061810 | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | tooth wear | |
| dc.subject | grading index scales | |
| dc.subject | risk factors | |
| dc.subject | prevalence | |
| dc.title | Tooth wear prevalence and associated risk factors among a small Portuguese community : a retrospective study | eng |
| dc.type | contribution to journal | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.issue | 6 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1810 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Journal of Clinical Medicine | |
| oaire.citation.volume | 14 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 |