title: Identifying causes of dental erosion.
abstract: Erosion is a chemical process in which an intrinsic or extrinsic source causes a loss of tooth structure. The damage caused by erosion can be accelerated when it occurs in combination with attrition or abrasion. It is important to recognize erosion and determine the source of insult so that destructive behaviors or systemic conditions contributing to the erosive process are terminated.
authors.affiliation: U S Army Dental Corps, Fort Carson, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shipley
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy