title: Enamel erosion resulting from hydrochloric acid tablets.
abstract: This article documents a case of severe enamel erosion caused by chewing hydrochloric acid tablets over a five-year period. Dentists must be aware that highly erosive acids are obtainable without a prescription, in this case from a health food store. They must also be alert for signs of dental erosion and identify the source of the acid.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Maron
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008409:Mastication; D013607:Tablets; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D013607:Tablets; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid