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Prevalence of Noncarious Cervical Lesion and Associated Risk Factor in Patients Visited for their Dental Problem

Author name : Azhar Iqbal Mohammed Iqbal
Publication Date : 2021-01-01
Journal Name : Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the prevalence of non cariousservical lesion and risk factor associated with NCCLs in
patients visited our institution for endodontic treatment.
Study Design: Cross-sectional/observational study
Place and Duration: Study was conducted atCollege of Dentistry, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia for the duration
of six months from July 2020 till December 2020.
Methodology: Total 600 patients of both gender with ages 15-70 years visited outpatient for their dental problem
were enrolled. Patient’s detailed demographics including age, sex, residence, diet, brushing frequency, smoking
history etc were recorded after taking informed written consent. Frequency of NCCLs was examined as per WHO
criteria. Factors associated with NCCLs were recorded. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0 version.
Results: Out of 600 patients NCCLs were found in 280 (46.67%) patients and 320 patients had no non-carious
cervical lesion. Among 280 non-carious cervical lesion patients, 172 (61.43%) patients were males and 108
(38.57%) were females. Majority of patients 90 (32.14%) were ages 41-50 years. First premolar was the most
affected teeth found in 160 (57.14%) patients.
Conclusion: The prevalence of non carious cervical lesions was high in our setup and use of hard brush, use of
citrus food, older age and consumption of alcohol were the significant risk factors associated with NCCLs.

Keywords

Permanent teeth, non carious cervical lesions, brushing status, alcohol, citrus food

Publication Link

https://pjmhsonline.com/2021/jan/559.pdf

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