Journal article

Publication year: 2005

Pages: 505-511

Journal: European Journal of Oral Sciences

Volume number: 113

Issue number: 6

ISSN: 0909-8836

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2005.00253.x

Publisher: Wiley

Abstract: 
The in vivo monitoring of erosive wear is difficult because lesions mostly progress relatively slowly and reliable reference points are difficult to obtain. To date, only a few methods for clinical monitoring of erosive loss have been described, which either require extensive equipment or do not provide sufficient sensitivity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate, using study models (epoxy resin material), a procedure that permits the reliable and accurate monitoring of erosive substance loss within acceptable observation periods. The method is the profilometric measurement of erosive tissue loss using acid-resistant markers, which represent both a reference area and a structure for the defined retracing of a given erosive lesion surface. The study model magnified values slightly (2.8%; not significant), the precision was < 4 mu m, and the repeatability was good (95% limits of repeatability ranging from -4.7 to 5.2 mu m). The estimated detection threshold for erosive loss is 15 mu m, which appears to be adequate for monitoring. The method is indicated for special dental care in cases of severe dental erosion (e.g. eating disorders) and for clinical studies.

Harvard Citation style: Schlueter, N., Ganss, C., De Sanctis, S. and Klimek, J. (2005) Evaluation of a profilometrical method for monitoring erosive tooth wear, European Journal of Oral Sciences, 113(6), pp. 505-511. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2005.00253.x

APA Citation style: Schlueter, N., Ganss, C., De Sanctis, S., & Klimek, J. (2005). Evaluation of a profilometrical method for monitoring erosive tooth wear. European Journal of Oral Sciences. 113(6), 505-511. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2005.00253.x