title: [Mechanisms and theory of occlusal wear].
abstract: The various mechanisms which cause wear of occlusal surfaces of the teeth, erosion as caused by the food, direct contact wear, and surface fatigue are discussed from their theoretical bases. Special attention is paid to the implications for the oral environment. The ACTA wear machine, designed to simulate these mechanisms, as well as some of its results, are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Tandheelkundige Materiaalwetenschappen, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pallav
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: de Gee
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials
vernacular_title: Mechanismen en theorie van occlusale slijtage.