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A study of the classification and treatment of noncarious cervical lesions by general practitioners
1Department of Applied Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Purpose:
This study presented a survey to determine what general practitioners in Nova Scotia perceived to be the cause of noncarious cervical lesions, and to ascertain their most frequent method of treatment.
Methods:
The survey was completed by 63% of the 343 dentists polled.
Results:
Ninety-four percent classified the lesion as abrasion, and 66% rated toothbrushing as the most likely cause. Treatment methods were varied, with no clear preference.
Conclusion:
The most frequently used restorative materials were GI/composites (29%) and composites (27%). The results of the survey suggest that treatment provided for noncarious cervical lesions may not be based on the correct diagnosis.