Table 5 Most frequent predisposing factors of DH as indicated by the practitioners (Practitioners indicated their first choice of predisposing factors)
Predisposing factor | N (%) |
|---|---|
Recessed gingiva | 122 (66) |
Abrasion, erosion, abfraction and/or attrition lesions | 109 (59) |
Bruxism | 59 (32) |
Excessive tooth whitening | 31 (17) |
Frequent consumption of citrus juices and/or carbonated drinks | 28 (15) |