title: Investigation and treatment of patients with teeth affected by tooth substance loss: a review.
abstract: Tooth substance loss, an increasing problem, may result from erosion, abrasion and attrition, often with more than one of these acting together. Investigation requires a detailed history and examination. The aim of treatment may be prevention of further damage in less affected cases. The treatment of severe tooth substance loss may be complex, especially in view of the reduced amounts of tooth substance which may be available and the need to find space because of the compensatory over-eruption of worn teeth.
authors.affiliation: Adult Dental Care, Glasgow Dental School.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D004327:Drinking Behavior; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D009067:Mouthwashes