[Wedge-shaped defects of the neck of the tooth in regular brushing with an amine fluoride gel].
Gingival recession and wedge-shaped defects are caused mainly by incorrect tooth brushing procedures. The aim of this epidemiologic study was to determine if in addition there is a relationship to the regular use of an amine fluoride gel (pH 5.2) applied by a toothbrush. In a regression analysis, the effect of age, sex, education, toothbrushing frequency, gingival bleeding (PBI) and use of the gel on the occurrence of wedge-shaped defects was investigated. Similarly, the influence of these variables on the occurrence of gingival retraction without any hard tissue defect was investigated. Both types of lesions showed a statistically significant relationship to age and PBI. Moreover, use of the amine fluoride gel was significantly and negatively correlated with the occurrence of wedge-shaped defects.
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Abteilung für Zahnerhaltungskunde/Präventive Zahnheilkunde, Universität Hamburg.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000588:Amines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003959:Diamines; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005782:Gels; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010512:Periodontal Index; D012044:Regression Analysis; D017678:Sex Distribution; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods
D000588:Amines; D003802:Dentifrices; D003959:Diamines; D005782:Gels; C495399:Olaflur; D005459:Fluorides