Are Down syndrome children more vulnerable to tooth wear?

• DOI: 10.1111/jir.12673
• Publication Date: 2019-07-25T05:34:30Z
• Authors: M. Hyder; I. Tanboga; I. Kalyoncu; H. Arain; L. Marks
• Keywords: Tooth wear; Etiology; Tooth loss

Abstract Background An oral condition that has largely been ignored in the Down syndrome population is pathological tooth wear. This study aimed to create more awareness of reasons underlying wear observed patients with and suggest different methods prevent this condition. research also potentially serves as a platform for future researchers perform an in‐depth analysis factors we identified. The aim was determine if children are prone than who do not have syndrome. Methods Our sample consisted 120 were compared no disabilities. parents or guardians asked complete questionnaire 3‐day diet chart, while on each recorded using standardised Simplified Smith Knight Tooth Wear Index. Results Children experience frequently non‐Down children. A history asthma, mouth breathing gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease well intake acidic drinks exerted significant effects prevalence Conclusions early diagnosis aetiology important management shown greater tendency develop erosive lesions.