Prevalence Of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions, Associated Risk Indicators and Salivary Assessment Among Middle Adulthood Patients.
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Non-carious Cervical Lesions. Basic parameters: 41 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Prevalence Of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions, Associated Risk Indicators and Salivary Assessment Among Middle Adulthood Patients Attending the Cairo University Dental Educational Hospital: Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Overview
The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions in middle adulthood patients attending the Cairo University Dental Educational Hospital and to analyze the distribution of lesions by gender and age, tooth functional group, jaw, arch side and tooth surface. Moreover, to explore the associated risk indicators of the lesions as well as the flow rate and pH of saliva, as one of the potential etiological factors, will be assessed.
Detailed description
Dental patients will be recruited from diagnostic central clinic at the Cairo University Dental Educational Hospital. Oral examination will be done, the full aim of the study will be explained to the patient, and patient acceptance is a must. The questionnaire will be filled by patients including age, gender, occupation, education, place of residence, toothbrushing: included frequency, method, intensity, hardness and duration, biting and chewing habits, medical history \[related to gastrointestinal problems such as belching, heartburn, vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux (GER), peptic ulcer disease\], eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia), medication list, frequency of consuming acidic food and fruits, carbonated beverages and alcohol and smoking status. Salivary assessment regarding flow rate and pH for a subgroup diagnosed with non-carious cervical lesions.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in Middle adulthood patients (41-60 years old) attending Diagnostic central clinic at the Cairo University Dental Educational Hospital. [Time frame: Day 1]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Associated risk indicators for all participants. 3.Salivary assessment regarding flow rate and pH for subgroup diagnosed with non-carious cervical lesions. [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients whose age between 41-60 years old.
- Patient consulting in the outpatient clinic
- Provide informed consent.
- Males \& Females
- Egyptian
Exclusion criteria
- Patients under or over this age group.
- Refuse to participate in the study.
- Wearing orthodontic appliance.
- The presence of trismus.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Faculty of Dentistry — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06359093 · 14422023557605