Risk factors for dental erosion in 5–6 year old and 12–14 year old boys in Saudi Arabia

• DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0528.2002.300106.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-11T13:09:43Z
• Authors: Ibrahim Al‐Majed; Anne Maguire; John J. Murray
• Keywords: Dental decay

Abstract Material and methods: Dental examinations were carried out on 354 boys aged 5–6 years, 862 12–14 attending 40 schools in Riyadh. The prevalence of dental erosion was assessed using diagnostic criteria similar to those employed the 1993 UK National Survey Child Health. Results: Pronounced (into dentine or pulp) observed 34% year olds 26% olds. Information food drink consumed dietary habits obtained by means a questionnaire. Parents reported that 65% old took bed. Water commonest (37%) followed carbonated soft drinks (21%). One third parents their son had something eat bed during night 60% this sweet confectionery. Seventy per cent consuming at night; these mainly water (30%), (27%) tea coffee, with sugar (18%). Forty‐six they ate least once week 54% When examination questionnaire results correlated, statistically significant relationship found between number primary maxillary incisors pronounced palatal surfaces consumption ( P =0.015). A also permanent frequency =0.020), as well duration retained mouth =0.038). Conclusion: It is concluded more common dentitions Saudi Arabian compared for age groups from United Kingdom.