Journal article

Publication year: 2009

Pages: 251-262

Journal: Operative Dentistry

Volume number: 34

Issue number: 3

ISSN: 0361-7734

eISSN: 1559-2863

Open access status: Bronze

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.2341/09-BL

Publisher: Operative Dentistry

Abstract: 
There is some evidence that dental erosion is steadily spreading. To diagnose erosion, dental professionals have to rely on clinical appearance, as there is no device available to detect it. Adequate preventive measures can only be initiated if the different risk factors and potential interactions between them are known. When substance loss, caused by erosive tooth wear, reaches a certain degree, oral rehabilitation becomes necessary. Prior to the most recent decade, the severely eroded dentition could only be rehabilitated by the provision of extensive crown and bridgework or removable dentures. As a result of the improvements in composite restorative materials and in adhesive techniques, it has become possible to rehabilitate eroded dentitions in a less invasive manner.

Harvard Citation style: Lussi, A., Hellwig, E., Ganss, C. and Jaeggi, T. (2009) Buonocore Memorial Lecture Dental Erosion, Operative Dentistry, 34(3), pp. 251-262. https://doi.org/10.2341/09-BL

APA Citation style: Lussi, A., Hellwig, E., Ganss, C., & Jaeggi, T. (2009). Buonocore Memorial Lecture Dental Erosion. Operative Dentistry. 34(3), 251-262. https://doi.org/10.2341/09-BL