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David Bartlett1, Chris Dugmore
1Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 25, Guy's Tower, London Bridge, SE19RT, London, UK. david.bartlett@kcl.ac.uk
Clinical Oral Investigations
|January 30, 2008
Summary
Pathological tooth wear is not age-dependent, but normal tooth wear may increase with age. This review examines tooth wear components, prevalence, and assessment methods across age groups.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Gerodontology
- Oral Health
Background:
- Tooth wear is a multifactorial process involving erosion, attrition, and abrasion.
- Terminology and the dominant component of tooth wear vary geographically.
- Assessing tooth wear progression and its relationship with age is crucial for oral health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on pathological tooth wear.
- To determine if pathological tooth wear is age-dependent.
- To explore the relationship between normal tooth wear and age.
Main Methods:
- Conventional literature review.
- Analysis of studies reporting pathological tooth wear in children and adults.
- Examination of evidence for age-dependency in tooth wear.
Main Results:
- Little evidence supports pathological tooth wear being age-dependent.
- Some evidence suggests normal levels of tooth wear are age-dependent.
- Prevalence and assessment of tooth wear components (erosion, attrition, abrasion) were reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Pathological tooth wear is unlikely to be age-dependent.
- Normal tooth wear may show age-related increases.
- Further research is needed to clarify age-related patterns in tooth wear.
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