Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2009):

Relationship between malocclusion, orthodontic treatment, and tooth wear.

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INTRODUCTION: Although the association between orthodontic treatment and dental health has been studied previously, no studies have hitherto investigated whether the need for, or the receipt of, orthodontic treatment leads to differences in tooth wear in the long term. METHODS: In this retrospective, cross-sectional, association study, an index specifically designed for dental study casts was used to examine tooth wear in 307 adults aged 30 to 31 years. RESULTS: The men showed significantly higher levels of tooth wear than did the women. No significant differences in tooth wear in relation to need for or receipt of orthodontic treatment were recorded. Likewise, there appeared to be no significant association between tooth wear and reported intake of acidic drinks and foods. CONCLUSIONS: Neither the need for nor the provision of orthodontic treatment contributes to increased tooth wear.

Author information

Author/s: Mwangi, Caroline Wandia (CW); Richmond, Stephen (S); Hunter, Margaret Lindsay (ML);

Affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 136 (issue 4) : pp 529-35

Dates: Created 2009/10/09; Completed 2009/10/29;

PMID: 19815154, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Acids Adult Beverages Bicuspid - pathology Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Cuspid - pathology Female Follow-Up Studies Food Food Habits Humans Incisor - pathology

Incisor - pathology Longitudinal Studies Male Malocclusion - therapy Molar - pathology Needs Assessment Orthodontics, Corrective - methods Retrospective Studies Sex Factors Tooth Abrasion - etiology Tooth Attrition - etiology Tooth Erosion - etiology Wales

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