Intensity of dental erosion in age groups [childhood, adolescence and adults]

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to find out correlation between dental erosion and its impact on different age groups. It is often difficult to compare the outcomes of different epidemiological studies on dental erosion due to the use of different examination standards, including scoring systems, samples and groups examined. Permanent incisors and first permanent molars of 210 patients having age 06 years and above were examined for dental erosion. Community periodontal index and treatment need [CPITN] probe was run over labial and lingual surfaces of incisors and buccal and lingual surfaces of molars, to check for loss of tooth surface. Patients were divided into three groups on the basis of age. i.e. Group I [06 years to 12 years], Group II [13 years to 18years] and Group III [19years and above]. Results collected on a Tooth Wear Index [TWI] showed that there was a non significant association between age of the patient and erosion as it was equally distributed among patients of all ages. The rationale of this study was to find out correlation between dental erosion and its impact on different age groups