B G Smith1, D W Bartlett, N D Robb. 1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Recent epidemiologic evidence suggests that tooth wear is now a significant problem in both children and adults. There is growing evidence that a major cause of severe wear in patients is regurgitation erosion due to a variety of factors including gastroesophageal reflux disease. PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to discuss the prevalence of tooth wear in the United Kingdom. Emphasis in management should be on accurate diagnosis, and in some patients, long-term monitoring before embarking on any irreversible, interventive treatment. Even when treatment is necessary, a period of monitoring is helpful to assess the rate of progress of the wear, the effectiveness of preventive measures, and therefore the extent of the treatment necessary.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Recent epidemiologic evidence suggests that tooth wear is now a significant problem in both children and adults. There is growing evidence that a major cause of severe wear in patients is regurgitation erosion due to a variety of factors including gastroesophageal reflux disease. PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to discuss the prevalence of tooth wear in the United Kingdom. Emphasis in management should be on accurate diagnosis, and in some patients, long-term monitoring before embarking on any irreversible, interventive treatment. Even when treatment is necessary, a period of monitoring is helpful to assess the rate of progress of the wear, the effectiveness of preventive measures, and therefore the extent of the treatment necessary.
Authors: Sílvia H De Carvalho Sales-Peres; André De Carvalho Sales-Peres; Juliane A Marsicano; Patricia G De Moura-Grec; Cristiane A P De Carvalho; Adriana R De Freitas; Arsenio Sales-Peres Journal: Int Dent J Date: 2013-03-14 Impact factor: 2.607