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Prevalence of Dental Erosion among the Young Regular Swimmers in Kaunas, Lithuania J Oral Maxillofac Res 2014 (Apr-Jun);5(2):e6 doi:10.5037/jomr.2014.5206 |
Prevalence of Dental Erosion among the Young Regular Swimmers in Kaunas, Lithuania
1Department of Dental and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Odontology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Corresponding Author:
S. Zukausko 3-21, LT-49405, Kaunas
LT- 54350, Domeikava
Lithuania
Phone: +370 63471014
E-mail: ruta.birskute@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Objectives: To determine prevalence of dental erosion among competitive swimmers in Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania.
Material and Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey, with a questionnaire and clinical examination protocols. The participants were 12 - 25 year-old swimmers regularly practicing in the swimming pools of Kaunas. Of the total of 132 participants there were 76 (12 - 17 year-old) and 56 (18 - 25 year-old) individuals; in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. Participants were examined for dental erosion, using a portable dental unit equipped with fibre-optic light, compressed air and suction, and standard dental instruments for oral inspection. Lussi index was applied for recording dental erosion. The completed questionnaires focused on the common erosion risk factors were returned by all participants.
Results: Dental erosion was found in 25% of the 12 - 17 year-olds, and in 50% of 18 - 25 years-olds. Mean value of the surfaces with erosion was 6.31 (SD 4.37). All eroded surfaces were evaluated as grade 1. Swimming training duration and the participants’ age correlated positively (Kendall correlation, r = 0.65, P < 0.001), meaning that older swimmers had practiced for longer period. No significant correlation between occurrence of dental erosion and the analyzed risk factors (gastroesophageal reflux disease, frequent vomiting, dry mouth, regular intake of acidic medicines, carbonated drinks) was found in both study groups.
Conclusions: Prevalence of dental erosion of very low degree was high among the regular swimmers in Kaunas, and was significantly related to swimmers’ age.
J Oral Maxillofac Res 2014 (Apr-Jun);5(2):e6
doi:10.5037/jomr.2014.5206
Accepted for publication: 13 June 2014
Keywords: tooth erosion; swimming; swimming pools.
To cite this article: Prevalence of Dental Erosion among the Young Regular Swimmers in Kaunas, Lithuania. J Oral Maxillofac Res 2014;5(2):e6 URL: http://www.ejomr.org/JOMR/archives/2014/2/e6/v5n2e6ht.htm |
Received: 29 April 2014 | Accepted: 13 June 2014 | Published: 1 July 2014
Copyright: © The Author(s). Published by JOMR under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 licence, 2014.