title: Restoration of abfracted lesions.
abstract: This article discusses the latest clinical findings regarding the cause of cervical lesions. Certain preparation and bonding techniques are recommended for restoring these abfractures. In particular, the composite restoratives are explained and a guide is provided for choosing the most suitable materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
mesh_terms: D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology*