Prevalence and associated factors of erosive tooth wear in Turkish children: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, distribution, and associated factors of erosive tooth wear (ETW) in children aged 8-12 years in Efeler, Aydın.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included children aged 8-12 years attending nine public primary and secondary schools in Efeler, Aydın. Intraoral examinations were conducted using a mouth mirror and probe under a light pen. The Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index was employed to assess ETW. A 23-item questionnaire was administered to evaluate potential etiological factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, personal habits, and consumption of acidic foods and beverages. Descriptive statistics were presented as means and standard deviations. Statistical analyses were performed using the Mann-

SUBMITTER: Akyıldız BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature