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Dental erosion: diagnostic-based noninvasive treatment
A C Cardoso1, S Canabarro, S L Myers
1University of Santa Catarina, Department of Stomatology-Division of Occlusion, Floreanôpolis, S.C. 88012-200, Brazil. acarlos@ccs.ufsc.br
Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry : PPAD
|June 19, 2001
Summary
Diagnosing dental erosion, especially with abrasion and attrition, is challenging. Conservative treatment using occlusal principles and composite resin offers an effective solution for complex tooth wear.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Biomaterials
Background:
- Dental erosion is often misdiagnosed due to co-existing abrasion and attrition.
- Radical restorative treatments can compromise pulp vitality.
- Accurate diagnosis and conservative management are crucial for preserving tooth structure.
Observation:
- Complex lesions of dental wear present diagnostic challenges.
- Two cases of marked anterior tooth wear are presented.
- Restoration involved occlusal principles and composite resin.
Findings:
- Conservative treatment modalities can effectively manage dental wear.
- Occlusal principles guide the restoration of worn dentition.
- Composite resin is a suitable biomaterial for restoring eroded teeth.
Implications:
- Improved diagnostic skills for dental erosion are needed.
- Conservative approaches minimize the need for invasive procedures.
- This approach preserves pulp vitality and tooth structure.