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Laboratory and Field Protocol for Estimating Sheet Erosion Rates from Dendrogeomorphology
Published on: January 7, 2019
Initial erosion models.
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. a.y.vik@odont.uio.no
This study reviews methods for modeling initial dental erosion, the earliest tooth surface changes from acid exposure. It highlights the need for validated protocols and proposes guidelines for accurate research on preventing tooth wear.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Biomaterials Science
- Preventive Dentistry
Background:
- Initial dental erosion involves subtle tooth surface changes preceding visible tissue loss.
- Understanding these early changes is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies.
- Current research utilizes both in vitro and in situ/in vivo models to study initial erosion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate existing protocols for modeling initial dental erosion.
- To identify strengths and limitations of current in vitro and in situ/in vivo methodologies.
- To propose guidelines for robust and validated initial erosion modeling.
Main Methods:
- Review and analysis of published literature on initial dental erosion modeling.
- Comparison of in vitro, in situ, and in vivo study designs and their outcomes.
- Assessment of variability in erosive parameters and validation methods in existing studies.
Main Results:
- In vitro models offer insights but suffer from inconsistent parameters and lack of validation.
- In situ/in vivo studies provide valuable data on salivary pellicle, preventive treatments, and pH changes.
- Significant variation exists in the methodologies employed across published research.
Conclusions:
- Standardized and validated protocols are essential for reliable initial dental erosion research.
- Further development of in vitro models, alongside in situ/in vivo validation, is recommended.
- Proposed guidelines aim to improve the quality and comparability of future studies on early tooth wear.
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