Prevention and minimally invasive treatment of erosions.
Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial cumulative lifetime process, which may lead to tooth surface loss. Acids of intrinsic and extrinsic origin are the main etiological factors. This paper focuses on preventive measures and minimally invasive restorations. The application of high fluoride, time of toothbrushing as well as the intake of erosive foodstuffs or beverages should be optimized. Sealing of the tooth surfaces and small composite fillings are minimally invasive treatments for erosive lesions.
Lussi
Adrian
A
Department of Operative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland. adrian.lussi@zmk.unibe.ch
Jaeggi
Thomas
T
Schaffner
Markus
M
D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005502:Food / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D019279:Resin Cements; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000379:methods
D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D019279:Resin Cements