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Precision of In Vivo Quantitative Tooth Wear Measurement Using Intra-Oral Scans

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A proposed system for screening tooth wear.

¹Department of Prosthodontics, Kings College London Dental Institute, Floor 25, Guy's Tower, London Bridge, SE1 9RT. david.bartlett@kcl.ac.uk

British Dental Journal

|March 16, 2010

Summary

This study introduces a simple index for recording tooth wear severity in primary dental care. This tool helps practitioners easily document and assess tooth wear, addressing concerns about its increasing prevalence.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Dental Public Health

Background:

Tooth wear, particularly erosion, is a growing concern for dental practitioners.
A standardized method for recording tooth wear severity is needed in primary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simple and convenient index for recording the severity of tooth wear.
To provide a tool for primary care practitioners to systematically assess and document tooth wear.

Main Methods:

Development of a four-level index based on the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) protocols.
The index uses levels 0 (no wear) to 3 (>50% surface loss) to categorize wear severity.

Main Results:

The proposed index is designed for ease of use and simple recording in patient notes.

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It allows practitioners to consistently examine and consider tooth wear during patient examinations.

Conclusions:

The developed index offers a practical solution for documenting tooth wear in primary dental care.
This tool can aid in monitoring the prevalence and severity of tooth wear among patients.