Rehabilitation of severely eroded dentition utilizing all-ceramic restorations

Tooth wear is becoming an increasing concern, particularly in younger patients. Clinicians will increasingly encounter such problems as more natural teeth are retained into older age and patients' aesthetic demands and expectations rise. The use of all-ceramic restorations has increased due to the materials' natural appearance and strength. This, together with the new generation of resin cements, allows the provision of predictable single-unit restorations. This article reviews the etiology of erosion, which currently appears to be a primary contributor to tooth wear. Aesthetic treatment of a patient is also presented using all-ceramic restorations.