Influence of tooth wear on the state of public health and its prevention (literature review)
This article deals with the issues related to the dental pathology, tooth wear or dental attrition, and spread of this pathology in the southern regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. Literary review, in which analysis of theoretical material on the pathology of dental attrition in upper and lower jaws depending on various factors, climatic and geographical location, was made in order to study experience on this issue in world practice. Main works of domestic and foreign scientists concerning tooth wear pathology have been reviewed for this purpose. Analysis of studies is made and experience in the field of dental attrition is investigated to find ways for prevention. In order to study this problem and spread of this pathology in the region fully, main factors and methods of eliminating causes of this pathology are taken into consideration. Clinical examinations were studied and the results were analyzed to take into account etiologic factors of tooth wear. Distribution of this pathology in the regions was analyzed. Issues of prevention and role of promoting healthy lifestyle and culture of healthy life among the population are considered. Conclusions on the influence of this pathology on health of population are drawn.