Dental erosion among South Brazilian adolescents: A 2.5-year longitudinal study.

C D BrusiusLuana Severo AlvesC SusinM Maltz

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2017)

A moderate incidence of dental erosion was observed among South Brazilian adolescents, with boys being at higher risk. The high progression rate of 25% observed here is very concerning, and it should be taken in consideration when designing preventive strategies for dental erosion.

Keyphrases

oral health
young adults
physical activity
risk factors
high intensity