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Diagnosis and management of dental erosion
1Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. bgandara@u.washington.edu
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|August 9, 2002
Abstract:
Early recognition of dental erosion is important to prevent serious irreversible damage to the dentition. This requires awareness of the clinical appearance of erosion compared to other forms of tooth wear. An understanding of the etiologies and risk factors for erosion is also important. These form the basis of a diagnostic protocol and management strategy that addresses the multifactorial nature of tooth wear. The primary dental care team has the expertise and the responsibility to provide this care for their patients with erosion.