Oral diagnosis and treatment planning: part 4. Non-carious tooth surface loss and assessment of risk.
Non-carious tooth surface loss or tooth wear is becoming an increasingly significant factor affecting the long-term health of the dentition. The adverse effects of tooth wear are becoming increasingly apparent both in young persons and, as more people retain their teeth, into old age. This situation challenges the preventive and restorative skills of dental practitioners.
School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia. john.kaidonis@adelaide.edu.au
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D002012:Bruxism / Q000175:diagnosis; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D004327:Drinking Behavior; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005502:Food; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy