title: Tooth wear--dental erosion.
abstract: This article aims to address the issues arising out of the increasing concern by general dental practitioners of erosion-related tooth wear. The prevalence, common presentation, differential diagnosis, likely aetiology, prevention and management of suspected cases of this form of tooth wear are considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nunn
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005502:Food / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy