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  • Detecting exposed dentine from erosive tooth wear presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Limited research exists on how magnification and dyes affect erosive lesion detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if using a microscope, dye, or both enhances the naked-eye accuracy of assessing exposed dentine in erosive tooth wear.
  • To compare diagnostic accuracy with histological evaluation as the gold standard.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy teeth with varying degrees of erosive tooth wear were assessed by 17 examiners under four conditions: naked eye, microscope, dye, and microscope with dye.
  • Examiners determined dentine exposure, with results validated against histological analysis.

Main Results:

  • Microscope magnification without dye yielded the highest accuracy at 86%.
  • Magnification significantly improved diagnostic accuracy for dentists over 40 years old (P=0.02).
  • Dyeing the samples did not enhance diagnostic performance.

Conclusions:

  • Microscope use alone is the most effective method for assessing exposed dentine in erosive tooth wear.
  • Dyeing does not improve diagnostic accuracy and may be unnecessary.
  • Accurate detection of dentine involvement is crucial for appropriate prevention and minimally invasive treatment strategies.