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Mimicking and Measuring Occlusal Erosive Tooth Wear with the "Rub&Roll" and Non-contact Profilometry
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Erosive tooth wear in children
Thiago S Carvalho1, Adrian Lussi, Thomas Jaeggi
1Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Monographs in Oral Science
|July 5, 2014
Summary
Erosive tooth wear is common in children, with primary teeth potentially more susceptible due to combined erosion and mechanical forces. Early diagnosis and prevention are crucial to protect permanent teeth from lifelong damage.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Biomaterials
- Oral Health Epidemiology
Background:
- Erosive tooth wear is a prevalent condition in children, affecting both primary (deciduous) and permanent dentitions.
- Histological and anatomical differences between deciduous and permanent teeth may influence their susceptibility to dissolution and wear.
- While laboratory studies are inconclusive, epidemiological data suggest primary teeth are less resistant to wear, possibly due to combined erosive and mechanical forces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the factors contributing to erosive tooth wear in children and adolescents.
- To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and preventive strategies for erosive tooth wear.
- To discuss the potential long-term consequences of early erosive damage on permanent dentition.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing laboratory and epidemiological studies on erosive tooth wear in children.
- Discussion of extrinsic factors (dietary habits, erosive foodstuffs) and intrinsic factors (gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting).
- Consideration of behavioral and socio-economic aspects influencing erosive tooth wear.
Main Results:
- Deciduous teeth may be more susceptible to erosive wear than permanent teeth, especially when mechanical forces are involved.
- Early erosive damage to permanent teeth can have lifelong implications, necessitating extensive restorative treatment.
- Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including diet, medical conditions, and behaviors, contribute to erosive tooth wear in young individuals.
Conclusions:
- Early detection and intervention for erosive tooth wear in children are essential for long-term oral health.
- Understanding the multifactorial etiology of erosive tooth wear is critical for developing effective preventive strategies.
- Preventing erosive tooth wear in childhood is vital to avoid future dental complications and the need for complex restorative procedures.
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