Abstract
Toothwear is commonly observed in dentate older patients and may be physiological or pathological in nature. Toothwear can be caused by abrasion, attrition, erosion or a combination of aetiologies. Where treatment is required, a number of options exist, including the use of adhesive materials and fixed and removable prosthodontics.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: With patients retaining natural teeth into old age, physiological and pathological toothwear amongst dentate older patients is an increasingly common presentation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 165-8 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Dental Update |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- Aged
- Aging
- Dental Prosthesis Design
- Dental Restoration, Permanent
- Denture, Partial, Fixed
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Tooth Wear