A study of the classification and treatment of noncarious cervical lesions by general practitioners.
OBJECTIVE
This study presented a survey to determine what general practitioners in Nova Scotia perceived to be the cause of noncarious cervical lesions, and to ascertain their most frequent method of treatment.


METHODS
The survey was completed by 63% of the 343 dentists polled.


RESULTS
Ninety-four percent classified the lesion as abrasion, and 66% rated toothbrushing as the most likely cause. Treatment methods were varied, with no clear preference.


CONCLUSIONS
The most frequently used restorative materials were GI/composites (29%) and composites (27%). The results of the survey suggest that treatment provided for noncarious cervical lesions may not be based on the correct diagnosis.
Lyttle
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Department of Applied Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sidhu
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Smyth
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D003188:Composite Resins; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D017213:Root Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000473:pathology*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects
D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D005459:Fluorides