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Chapter-07 Diagnosis and Control of Extrinsic Tooth Erosion

BOOK TITLE: Tooth Erosion: Prevention and Treatment

Author
1. Smales Roger
2. Kaidonis John
3. Yip Kevin
ISBN
9788180617515
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10988_7
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2. Dental School, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
3. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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Abstract

As modern societies increase their acidic food and beverage consumption, erosive tooth surface loss is an increasing cause of tooth destruction among young people. The primary causes can be exacerbated by hyposalivation, which can be induced by dehydration, several systemic diseases, or any of a number of drugs. Initial preventive treatments are directed at eliminating extrinsic acids, reducing the sensation of xerostomia and other cofactors, and increasing the teeth-resistance to acid. Initial restorative treatments should be conservative, using adhesive materials. Treatment of advanced tooth tissue loss is difficult, and preventive management is emphasized.

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