title: Dental Abrasion of Incisor caused by a Babies' Dummy Clip: A Case Report.
abstract: Tooth surface loss (TSL), the non-carious loss of tooth tissue, is considered pathological if the teeth involved experience sensitivity and pain, are functionally compromised or they detract from the patient's appearance. TSL is a common clinical finding in many patient groups, although differences between the primary and permanent dentition contribute to TSL occurring at a faster rate and with worse outcomes in the primary dentition. This case report presents localized abrasion and associated apical periodontitis affecting a single primary tooth in a 2-year-old infant following the misuse of a babies' dummy clip whilst teething. Abrasion is rare in the primary dentition. CPD/CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This article highlights an unusual presentation of dental abrasion affecting the primary dentition caused by a previously unreported foreign object; abrasion in this case was a side-effect of soothing the discomfort of teething.
authors.forename: Esma J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Doğramacı
authors.forename: Giampiero
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rossi-Fedele
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D041361:Pacifiers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology*