Disease Area

tooth wear

Tooth wear, encompassing erosion, attrition, and abrasion, is increasingly prevalent as populations retain teeth longer, with dietary acid exposure and bruxism as principal aetiological factors. Preventive strategies including dietary modification, fluoride application, and occlusal splinting are the primary management tools. Monitoring systems including BEWE and direct composite or indirect ceramic restoration are used for advanced cases.

Tooth Wear
Erosive Tooth Wear: Why Younger Adults Face a Growing Dental Threat
Erosive tooth wear is increasingly prevalent in younger adults, driven by dietary acids and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Clinicians report a rise in cases, necessitating early intervention.
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Tooth Wear
Erosion, Attrition, Abrasion: Why the Cause Changes the Dental Plan
Distinguishing between dental erosion, attrition, and abrasion is critical for effective management, as each type of wear demands a distinct therapeutic approach.
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Tooth Wear
Can the Basic Erosive Wear Examination Index Predict Progression in Children?
Age-specific risk prediction models for erosive tooth wear in preschool children identified distinct factors for 3-year-olds and 5-year-olds, challenging a universal index.
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