Prevalencia y severidad de lesiones cervicales no cariosas en adultos mayores “Los vencedores” Atahualpa, 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) refer to the wear of mineralized tooth structure near the gingiva and dental neck due to physical or chemical-physical processes, and not of bacterial origin. Objective: To determine the prevalence and degree of severity of non-carious cervical lesions in older adults in "Los Vencedores" Atahualpa,2023. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, prospective study with a descriptive design was carried out with a universe of 40 older adults belonging to the "Los Vencedores" Central Unit, of whom 23 met the inclusion criteria. Each patient underwent a clinical intraoral examination to find the prevalence and severity. Results: 57.5% of the sample presented at least one non-carious cervical lesion. The age range with the highest prevalence was 60-70 years with 81%, with the female gender predominating as the most affected. The most common form was the wedge shape with 43.48%, with the most affected group being the premolars, most frequently presenting grade 2 severity. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions in an elderly population. Their frequency and severity increase with the patient's age, due to a combination of several factors typical of old age.