Abstract Background In the last years an increased interest in use of salivary parameters connection with caries experience and prediction has been shown. schoolchildren investigations are known, where relationship between prevalence assessed, but adolescent population studies scarce. The aim study was evaluate association among parameters, oral health status adolescents Mexico. Methods A cross-sectional conducted on 256 (DMFT≥5) 165 (DMFT< 5) 12-to- 14-year-old adolescents. From all...

Objective . To examine the association between molar–incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and prevalence of thinness among Mexican schoolchildren in communities with different fluoride levels drinking water. Methods A cross‐sectional study on children ( n = 488) selected from two presenting concentrations water (1.0–1.40 ppm/F). The World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards were used to calculate BMI‐for‐age z ‐scores, BMI ‐score cutoff points <−2.0, >+1.0, >+2.0 recommended for...

The objective of this work was to estimate the prevalence and severity erosive tooth wear (ETW), identify risk indicators deciduous dentition a group schoolchildren from public schools in Tlalnepantla de Baz, State Mexico.A cross-sectional study carried out 352 5 7 years old.The ETW evaluated using Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE).Risk were through survey which included food beverage consumption, consumption habits, vitamin C gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, belching, xerostomia,...

The characteristics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are essential in orthodontic and prosthetic treatments. Previous studies have suggested an association between articular eminence inclinations (AEI) occlusal plane using radiographs, but no bilateral analysis has been conducted cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Objective: This study aimed to investigate specific associated with unilateral AEI CBCT. Methods: We a cross-sectional evaluate 200 joints (TMJs) from 100 records obtained...

To determine the prevalence and factors related to depressive symptoms in older Mexican adults urban rural areas.Cross-sectional study. We examined from a sample taken Health Aging Study (MHAS-2018). 14 230 Mexicans were screened for self-reported symptoms.The of was 29.8% (33.4% vs. 28.9% urban). In population, probability high higher with multimorbidity ≥3, severe pain, fair/poor SRH. Only population increased lower schooling.Identification may help healthcare professionals provide better...

Examine the association between marginalization and fluorosis with caries experience in Mexican rural children aged 8-12, Oaxaca, Mexico.Cross-sectional study of 283 schoolchildren selected from two locations high medium levels where water fluoride concentration ranged 2.0 to 2.5 ppm/F. Caries was evaluated using DMFT index dental Thylstrup-Fejerskov Index (TFI). Socioeconomic data were collected participants' parents, on children's characteristics them via a questionnaire.The prevalence...

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between sociodemographic factors and noncavitated cavitated caries lesions in Mexican schoolchildren. This cross-sectional conducted 2020 on 8-to-12-year-old schoolchildren different socioeconomic status (SES). evaluated using ICDAS II, SES three categories---a high, middle, or low-income level---of CONAPO. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed order ascertain associations lesions. prevalence 38.0% 43.4%...

Objective To determinate the association among socioeconomic status subject’s mother’s level of educational attainment, dental visits, and malocclusion in mixed dentition with on OHRQoL eight-to-ten-year-old children. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted, 2019, Mexican children from households different (SES). The prevalence was evaluated using Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI), while SES participants’ three categories (corresponding to a high, middle, or low-income household) stipulated by...

Abstract Background Molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is the most common developmental abnormality observed in teeth. Being a relatively new condition, its treatment can present challenge for dentist. There currently no study available that has evaluated knowledge of Mexican dental personnel. This aimed to evaluate knowledge, experience, and perceptions surgeons regarding detection, assessment, MIH metropolitan area Mexico City. Methods A cross-sectional was designed. Dentists from City...

Limited access to health services and low educational levels are factors in the rural population that associated with development of oral pathologies. However, specific risk indicators contributing erosive tooth wear (ETW) these populations remain unclear. The objective this study was identify prevalence schoolchildren aged 8-12 years from urban areas State Mexico.

Introduction Dry eye and hyposalivation, often linked to Sjögren's syndrome (SS), are prevalent among adults. However, systemic diseases their associated medications also play a role, as drug interactions can intensify the effects of certain medications. Objective To assess whether polypharmacy is with co-occurrence aqueous-deficient dry (ADDE) hyposalivation in adults aged 50 years older without SS. Methods In convenience sample 455 who attended an optometry clinic, medical history...

This cross-sectional study aimed to establish a relationship between the Normative Need for Orthodontic Treatment (NNOT) and oral health among Mexican adolescents aged 13-15 years old. A convenience sample of 424 subjects in Mexico City participated study. The dependent variable used was NNOT, which determined via dental component (grades 4 5) Index (IOTN). variables were as follows: caries experience, hygiene, self-reported temporomandibular joint pain, bruxism. Logistic regression models...

Background: Erosive tooth wear (ETW) and dental caries have common etiological factors, such as unhealthy eating habits, reduced salivary flow rate. Aim: To analyze the asso-ciation between experience (CE) ETW in adolescents 13–14 years. Study design: Ninety-seven cases with distinctive were identified then sex-matched a group of 97 controls initial ETW. The variables included CE, presence debris/dental calculus, parameters, food beverage consumption, chewable vitamin C tablet...

Objetive: To report the prevalence of dry eye and to determine differences between young adult patients attending Optometry Clinic Iztacala School Higher Education at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Material methods: In 1957, ages 15 65 assessed “Centro Diagnóstico Alteraciones deSuperficie Ocular” UNAM August 2016and 2017. The answered digital version Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI) diagnostic questionnaire mucin arborization pattern was evaluated using TearFerning Test...

To explore the relationship between of self-reported health (SRH) and educational attainment with pastyear dental visits in older adults México.For this cross-sectional study, data were derived from Mexican Health Aging Study 2018 (MHAS-2018), which used a nationally-representative sample (50 years or older) Mexico (n = 14,085). Variables taken MHAS questionnaire included residence (rural/urban), education, SRH, multimorbidity, pain severity, past-year visits. A logistic regression model was...

This study aimed to estimate the cumulative incidence and progression of erosive tooth wear (ETW) according type over a follow-up period 18 months in adolescents living Mexico City. We examined 10,776 teeth from 424 participants used Basic Erosive Wear Examination index (BEWE) assess ETW. Our results showed that overall rate ETW was 5.9% (587 9933 teeth), 10% (85 843 teeth). Notably, initial texture loss (BEWE = 1) 29.1% for maxillary central incisors, 30.4% mandibular first molars...