Betel chewing and caries experience in New Guinea

Schamschula, R. G.; Adkins, B. L.; Barmes, David E.; Charlton, G.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1977.tb01015.x

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“…Although previous studies have assessed the relationship between betel chewing and coronal caries [Schamschula et al, 1977;Howden, 1984], it appears that the present study was the first to assess the influence of betel chewing on root surface caries. It was observed that betel chewing was negatively associated with development of root surface caries.…”

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Root Surface Caries in Older Individuals from Sri Lanka

Kularatne¹,

Ekanayake²

2007

Caries Res

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The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with root surface caries in older individuals from Sri Lanka. A total of 600 urban subjects aged 60 years and above was selected using a two-stage cluster sampling combined with probability-proportionate-to-size technique. The data were collected by means of an interviewer-administered questionnaire and an oral examination. The mean number of teeth present was 13.4 ± 8.7. The prevalence of root surface caries was 89.7%. The mean number of root surfaces with decay or fillings and the mean root caries index (RCI) per subject were 3.8 and 25.0%, respectively. In both arches, the molars were the most affected by root caries. A multiple logistic regression analysis showed that betel chewing (OR = 0.36; 95% CI 0.20, 0.65), being >80 years of age (OR = 0.24; CI 0.09, 0.57), number of retained teeth (OR = 0.88; CI 0.83, 0.93) and number of root surfaces with recession (OR = 1.03; CI 1.01, 1.07) were significantly associated with the presence of root surface caries. In conclusion, it was evident from the study that the prevalence of root surface caries was high in this group of older individuals. Chewing betel, age, number of retained teeth and the number of root surfaces with recession emerged as significant predictors of root caries.

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Root Surface Caries in Older Individuals from Sri Lanka

Kularatne¹,

Ekanayake²

2007

Caries Res

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“…Williams et al, 1996), numerous researchers have reported that regular chewing of betel nut has a cariostatic effect (e.g. Howden, 1984;Kelley et al, 1991;Larsen et al, 1991;Möller et al, 2009;Schamschula et al, 1977). Other studies have linked betel nut chewing with periodontal disease (alveolar resorp- Sangvichien et al (1985, n.d.) 1.7289 (femur) + 88.132 + 5.4. tion and calculus formation) (e.g.…”

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“…Howden, 1984;Möller et al, 2009;Schamschula et al, 1977) and other oral-dental pathologies including periodontal disease and dental calculus in living people (e.g. Trivedy et al, 1997Trivedy et al, , 2002Chatrchaiwiwatana, 2006;Anand et al, 2014), and a documented increase in dental attrition (International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2004;Kumar et al, 2004).…”

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Patterns of health in Early Neolithic and Iron Age Taiwan

Pietrusewsky

Lauer

Douglas

et al. 2016

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This study examines the health and lifestyle of some of Taiwan's earliest Neolithic inhabitants using skeletons from the Nankuanli East site (c. 5000-4200 BP) from the Tainan Science Park in southwestern Taiwan. Two indicators of health, cribra orbitalia and adult stature, and evidence of dental staining are reported for the first time. Comparisons between males and females, and between the early Neolithic Taiwan, Iron Age Taiwan (Shihsanhang site), and with skeletal series from surrounding regions of East and Southeast Asia are made. The estimated average stature, using non-ethnic formulae, is 160.1 cm for males and 154.7 cm for females from the Nankuanli East site, statures that are similar to those of indigenous Taiwanese and other prehistoric inhabitants from surrounding regions. Twenty-five percent of the adult individuals from Nankuanli East exhibit cribra orbitalia, a childhood indicator of health that is not significantly different between males and females. Approximately 75% of male and 52% of female teeth exhibit some type of staining, a difference that is statistically significant. Although taphonomic processes, such as the mineral content of the soil, may account for the observed dental staining, the dental profile suggests that the staining may be due to chewing betel (areca) nut. Comparisons with Iron Age skeletons from the Shihsanhang site, once again, do not support the prediction of a decline in health during the transition from early Neolithic to Iron Age Taiwan. Overall, the similarities in health between the early Neolithic and later Iron Age inhabitants of Taiwan indicate similar subsistence economies based on marine and terrestrial resources. Further studies of the skeletons from the Nankuanli East site and other sites in the Tainan Science Park will improve our understanding of the health and lifestyle of Taiwan prehistoric inhabitants.

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“…[20] Nigam and Srivastava, 1990 [18] reported protection against dental caries rendered by areca nut chewing. Different authors have reasoned such similar findings differently.…”

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“…[18] Cheap, bright packets, easy availability, sweet taste and forceful misleading advertisements make it popular among children and adolescent. [20] To curb this rising stigma, awareness about the habit through Health education has to be imparted. In 95% of study population, family and friends' were responsible for the introduction of betel, areca and tobacco.…”

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Areca Nut Chewing Habit in Preschoolers: Two Rare Case Reports and Literature Review

Prajapati¹,

Nayak²,

Nayak³

et al. 2015

IJDHC

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Areca nut chewing habit is common in adult age group worldwide. However, reports of such cases in children are rare. This paper aims to present two cases of areca chewing in preschoolers and its oral manifestations. This case report describes two cases of areca nut chewing habit in 5 and 6 years old girls and its oral manifestations along with the literature review. Myth: "Areca Nut chewing can cure iron deficiency anemia." Educating the society about the myths prevalent in society about its usage is very important. Areca nut chewing should be included as a differential diagnosis of staining of teeth in specific geographical distributions.

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Betel chewing and caries experience in New Guinea

Cited by 29 publications

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Root Surface Caries in Older Individuals from Sri Lanka

Root Surface Caries in Older Individuals from Sri Lanka

Patterns of health in Early Neolithic and Iron Age Taiwan

Areca Nut Chewing Habit in Preschoolers: Two Rare Case Reports and Literature Review

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