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Table 2 Distribution of erosion characteristics for groups and primary/permanent teeth: percent of teeth (95% CI) with tooth depth erosion scores

From: Is histologic esophagitis associated with dental erosion: a cross-sectional observational study?

Group/Tooth Type

Tooth Depth Erosion Scores

0

1

2

Non-GERD Permanent Teeth (N = 324)

90.4 (87.3, 93.8)

8.3 (5.2, 11.4)

1.2 (.03, 2.5)

Non-GERD Primary Teeth (N = 109)

51.4 (42.2, 60.6)

42.2 (33.0, 51.5)

6.4 (2.8, 11.0)

GERD Permanent Teeth (N = 114)

91.2 (86.0, 95.6)

8.8 (4.4, 14.0)

0

GERD Primary Teeth (N = 39)

69.2 (53.8, 84.6)

20.5 (10.3, 33.3)

10.3 (2.6,20.5)