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A review of noncarious dental cervical lesions
G S Gallien1, I Kaplan, B M Owens
1Department of General Dentistry, University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Memphis, USA.
Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|November 1, 1994
Abstract:
Noncarious dental cervical lesions are categorized as abrasions, attritions, erosions, or abfractions. From these destructive processes, hypersensitive dentin is a common sequela experienced by the dental patient. Cold air and tactile probing are among the stimuli that precipitate this reaction. A complete patient history and clinical evaluation are essential for an accurate diagnosis. Treatment measures for hypersensitive dentin include restoring the lesion with composite resin or glass-ionomer material, the application of dentin bonding agents and/or fluoride, and iontophoresis therapy.