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Precision of In Vivo Quantitative Tooth Wear Measurement Using Intra-Oral Scans
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Toothwear and the older patient
Francis M Burke1, Gerald McKenna
1University College Cork, Ireland.
Dental Update
|June 15, 2011
Summary
Toothwear is a common dental issue in older adults with natural teeth, stemming from physiological or pathological causes like abrasion and erosion. Treatment options include dental materials and prosthodontics.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Geriatric Dentistry
Background:
- Toothwear is frequently observed in older individuals who retain their natural teeth.
- It can manifest as either a normal physiological process or a pathological condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the commonality and nature of toothwear in dentate older patients.
- To outline the various etiological factors and treatment modalities for toothwear.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of toothwear.
- Categorization of toothwear causes (abrasion, attrition, erosion).
- Summary of available treatment options.
Main Results:
- Toothwear is a prevalent condition in the elderly dentate population.
- Etiologies are multifactorial, including abrasion, attrition, and erosion.
- Treatment necessitates a range of options from adhesive materials to prosthodontics.
Conclusions:
- The increasing retention of natural teeth in older age groups leads to a rise in both physiological and pathological toothwear cases.
- Management of toothwear in this demographic requires consideration of diverse causes and tailored therapeutic approaches.
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