Volgograd Journal of Medical Research
Quarterly Journal of Science and Practice

UDK: 616.314-002.446-053.2

Incidence and treatment principles of primary teeth erosion in children

E. S. Tcherbakova, E. E. Maslak

Кафедра стоматологии детского возраста ВолгГМУ

Abstract

A cross-sectional study of children (391) aged 2 to 5 years was conducted, the O’Sullivan index was used for dental erosion estimation in primary teeth. The study revealed that dental erosion rate in primary teeth was 30.4 % (95 % CI 24,9—35,9). The chief principles of dental erosion treatment in primary teeth in children are described.

Keywords

cross-sectional study, dental erosion, O’Sullivan index, children, primary teeth, treatment

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