Tooth wear: attrition, erosion, and abrasion.
Attrition, erosion, and abrasion result in alterations to the tooth and manifest as tooth wear. Each classification acts through a distinct process that is associated with unique clinical characteristics. Accurate prevalence data for each classification are not available since indices do not necessarily measure one specific etiology, or the study populations may be too diverse in age and characteristics. The treatment of teeth in each classification will depend on identifying the factors associated with each etiology. Some cases may require specific restorative procedures, while others will not require treatment. A review of the literature points to the interaction of the three entities in the initiation and progression of lesions that may act synchronously or sequentially, synergistically or additively, or in conjunction with other entities to mask the true nature of tooth wear, which appears to be multifactorial.
Litonjua
Luis A
LA
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14214-3008, USA. laldmd@yahoo.com
Andreana
Sebastiano
S
Bush
Peter J
PJ
Cohen
Robert E
RE
D000143:Acids / Q000009:adverse effects; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000209:etiology; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects
D000143:Acids