Tooth wear--dental erosion.
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.
Nunn
J
J
Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Shaw
L
L
Smith
A
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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