title: The problem with an epidemiological index for dental erosion.
abstract: This article reviews and discusses the difficulties posed by the application of epidemiological indices for the measurement of dental erosion. It covers several aspects of index design.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PS. alexander.milosevic@rlbuht.nhs.uk
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mesh_terms: D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D015991:Epidemiologic Measurements; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008403:Mass Screening; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D015588:Observer Variation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis