title: Tooth wear in the child and the youth.
abstract: Tooth surface loss is an increasing problem in younger individuals. Preventive strategies are essential while adhesive dentistry should be used whenever possible if restoration is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital, University of London.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Harley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous