Dental attition and associated factors in adolescents 14 to 19 years of age: A pilot study.
Medina Solís, Carlo Eduardo
2005
Medina- Solis Carlo Eduardo. Dental attition and associated factors in adolescents 14 to 19 years of age: A pilot study. Int J Prosthodont 200, 18: 516-519
Abstract
Purpose: This cross-sectional study evaluated the relationship between attrition and diverse variables in 390 Mexican adolescents aged 14 to 19 years. Materials and Methods: An ordinal scoring system was used to describe the severity of attrition. Results: Attrition prevalence was 33.3% and was associated with older age, presence of detective restorations, Class II malocclusion, and perception of stress level. Conclusion: Our results suggest that attrition is present in 1 of every 3 adolescents.
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