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 ...

BACKGROUND: In various people of the Western world, gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) has been reported to be a common problem. Various studies have also assessed the relationship between GOR and dental erosion. The authors are not aware of such studies in Nigerians. It is therefore the aims of the present study to estimate the prevalence of GOR; to estimate the prevalence of dental erosion in pa...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The cause of dental erosion may be difficult to establish because of its many presentations. Determination of the cause is an important aspect of diagnosis before extensive prosthodontic rehabilitation. PURPOSE This cross-sectional study evaluated the association between loss of tooth structure as a result of dental erosion and gastroesophageal reflux disease. MATERIAL ...

Purpose: To discuss the composition and rationale for the use of sports drinks along with recent studies investigating the relationship between sports drinks and dental erosion. Methods: A review of the literature of sports drinks and dental erosion was done. Results: For most athletes and individuals engaged in physical activity, the use of sports drinks does not provide a benefit over water. ...

foods and drinks, and preventing erosion caused by episodes of prolonged exposure to weak acids (e.g. wines and black cola softdrinks) or short-term exposure to strong acids (e.g. reflux and vomiting). • serving as a reservoir for ions (calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride) for remineralization • controlling the oral microflora, through immunological (IgA), enzymatic, peptide and chemical mediator...