CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 43, no. 1, 2017

Etiological Aspects of Noncarious Dental Lesions

[Original Paper]

I.R. MARINESCU(1), S.M. POPESCU(1), E.C. DRAGHICI(1), M. SCRIECIU(2), V. MERCUT(2), A.A. TURCU(3), A.G. NICOLA(3)


(1)Oral Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania;
(2)Prosthetics Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania;
(3)PhD, DDS, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania


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.


Keywords: Noncarious dental lesions, etiology, cervical lesions, abfraction, erosive tooth wear



Corresponding: Iulia Roxana Marinescu, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rares street, Craiova 200349, Dolj, Romania, e-mail: marinescu_roxanna@yahoo.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.43.01.08 - Download PDF
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