The laboratory assessment of enamel erosion: a review.
OBJECTIVE
To review the various methods and techniques available to assess enamel erosion in vitro.


METHODS
Peer reviewed scientific articles.


METHODS
Medline and Web of Science searches and manual searching.


METHODS
Laboratory based assessments only included.


CONCLUSIONS
A number of macroscopic and microscopic techniques have been used to assess enamel erosion in vitro and in situ. This review examines techniques which are either well established or comparatively novel techniques that are being explored for their potential.
Division of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin St., Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
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Barbour
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D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000737:chemistry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D018865:Dental Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force; D011859:Radiography; D018629:Spectrometry, Mass, Secondary Ion; D013499:Surface Properties; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*