title: [A PhD completed 6. Tooth Wear Evaluation System: development and applications].
abstract: Numerous ranking systems exist for the quantification of tooth wear, each unfortunately with its own particular shortcomings. In this dissertation a new and very comprehensive tooth wear evaluation system is described. In it, the existing terminology is adapted to distinguish among mechanical-intrinsic (formerly attrition), mechanical-extrinsic (formerly abrasion), chemical-intrinsic (formerly erosion) and chemical-extrinsic (formerly erosion). In order to indicate the degree of wear, the terms mild, moderate, serious and severe are used. On the basis of previous systems, the terms, 3 degree-of-wear systems were developed and tested for reliability for use in the dentist's clinic, on dental models and oral imaging. The ranking scales were shown to be reliably applicable intra-orally, on the dental models and on the oral images, particularly on occlusal/incisal surfaces. The findings of this research have resulted in the formation of a modular Tooth Wear Evaluation System in order to quantify, qualify, monitor and establish the sources of tooth wear. The evaluation system can also be used to determine treatment options.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wetselaar
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014072:Tooth Abrasion; D019217:Tooth Attrition; D014077:Tooth Erosion; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology