title: Young adult patients with established dental erosion--what should be done?
abstract: This clinical paper discusses the problem of managing established erosion in the young patient. For a significant number of these patients it is not possible to establish conclusively the erosive source. Intermediate composite restorations, in addition to the use of normal preventive measures, can be used to protect eroded teeth from further damage. The main goal of such restorations is to protect the viability of the worst-affected teeth until such time as the aetiological factors can be identified and controlled. They can also improve overall aesthetics and create interocclusal space.
authors.affiliation: St George's Healthcare and King's Dental Institute London.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Briggs
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Djemal
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Chana
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kelleher
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins