ResearcherID - CLICK HERE Scientific Journal Impact Factor (SJIF-2020) - CLICK HERE

ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CARIOUS CERVICAL LESIONS

Dr Haq Nawaz, Dr Daniyal Shoaib, Dr Rizwan Bashir

Introduction: Non-Carious Cervical Lesion (NCCL) is the loss of hard tooth tissue at the cement-enamel junction not caused by caries and it was categorized in V-shape and saucer-shape according to the shape of the lesion on the plat surface. Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study is to analyze the different risk factors associated with non-carious cervical lesions. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in RHC Sandhilianwali, Toba Tek Singh during February 2018 to November 2018. The data were collected through a questionnaire. The questionnaire included was administered to purposive consecutive sampling of patients that came to the dental OPD. The questionnaire included basic patient demographic information (name, age, gender and locality). The patients were asked if they felt sensitivity after blowing air from triple syringe, any aesthetic issues associated with the lesions. Results: The number of lesions per patient ranged from 1-18, with 77% of them having 1-6 lesions. Almost all NCCLs were found on the buccal surface (99%). In this study, 73.4% of the NCCLs were on posterior teeth and 26.6% on anterior teeth, and 55.6% were on maxillary teeth and 44.4% on mandibular teeth, 55.6% were on right teeth and 44.4% on left teeth. First premolars (32.3%) and second premolars (22%) were affected often, followed by first molars (18.7%) and canines (10.2%). Conclusion: It is concluded that para functional habits were significantly associated with NCCLs and premolars were the most affected teeth.

FULL TEXT