Tooth wear assessment (primary teeth) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year)
Tooth wear prevalence · School children (primary dentition) in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
One study reported a very high prevalence of tooth wear (97.6%) in the primary dentition of school children in Abu Dhabi, associated with older age, mouth breathing and anterior deep bite (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. 2021 All outcomesAbu Dhabi, UAE; schoolsAl Halabi et al. (Abu Dhabi; 506 children, 9,213 teeth) reported tooth wear in 97.6% of school children, with the highest prevalence and severity at the upper incisor and upper canine segments. Attrition was…1 study · 506 participantsGRADE not reported