title: [Erosion and abrasion of the dental enamel. Experimental study].
abstract: The clinical aspects, epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of dental erosions in man and experimental animals are reviewed. Abrasion of enamel, softened in orange juice for 3 minutes and brushed with various dentifrices, was studied with Knoop hardness measurements and scanning electron microscopy. Knoop indentations made on softened enamel surfaces were almost totally removed by 2-minute brushings with highly abrasive tooth pastes. Brushing without dentifrices only slightly changed the distinctness of the indentation outlines. Recommendations for primary and secondary prevention of erosions are given.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000032:analysis; D005750:Gastric Juice; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux; D006801:Humans; D051381:Rats; D014072:Tooth Abrasion; D014077:Tooth Erosion; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid
vernacular_title: Erosion und Abrasion des Schmelzes Eine experimentelle Studie.