ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry
The prevalence of dental erosion in 5-year-old preschoolers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence and anamnestic risk factors for erosive tooth wear in the primary dentition.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade.Frontiers in oral health · 2021Pooled it
- The global prevalence of tooth wear in general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Erosive Tooth Wear among Preschool Children-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Consumption of Acidic Beverages is a Predisposing Factor for Erosive Tooth Wear in Preschool Children: A Population-based Study.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2020Article
- Erosive tooth wear - a review on global prevalence and on its prevalence in risk groups.British dental journal · 2018Review
- Assessment of the oral health status of asthmatic children.European journal of dentistryArticle
- Effect of Zamzam Water on Microhardness of Primary Tooth Enamel After Erosion Induced by Claritin Syrup: AnJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the percentage of 5-year-old preschoolers in Sharjah, affected by dental erosion and to assess the predictors. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 403 5-year-old children were examined of which 48.14% (n = 194) were boys and 51.86% (n = 209) were girls; 31.27% (n = 126) were Emirati and 68.73% (n = 277) were non-Emirati Arabs. Examination of dental erosion was confined to palatal surfaces of maxillary incisors using the erosion index described in the UK National Survey of Children's Dental Health, 1993. Dental caries was charted using the World Health Organization 1997 criteria.
resultsIn the sample of 403 5-year-old preschoolers examined, dental erosion was apparent in 237 (58.80%) children, with 55.09% showing the dissolution of enamel and 3.72% exhibiting exposed dentin. Predictors of dental erosion as determined by logistic regression concluded that compared to Emirati citizens other Arab nationalities have 0.27 times the odds (95% confidence interval [CI] =0.18-0.42) of having tooth erosion (P < 0.05). Children with caries experience have 0.28 times the odds (95% CI = 0.16-0.51) of having tooth erosion compared to children with no caries experience (P < 0.05). Children who drink sugary or carbonated beverages have 0.30 times the odds (95% CI = 0.19-0.41) of having dental erosion compared to children who drink water (P < 0.05).
conclusionsThe findings of this study indicate that 58.80% of 5-year-old preschoolers in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, were affected by dental erosion. Caries experience and consumption of acidic drinks were associated with dental erosion.
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