Control of erosive tooth wear: possibilities and rationale
Braz. oral res
;
23(supl.1): 49-55, 2009. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-528429
ABSTRACT
Dental erosion is a type of wear caused by non bacterial acids or chelation. There is evidence of a significant increase in the prevalence of dental wear in the deciduous and permanent teeth as a consequence of the frequent intake of acidic foods and drinks, or due to gastric acid which may reach the oral cavity following reflux or vomiting episodes. The presence of acids is a prerequisite for dental erosion, but the erosive wear is complex and depends on the interaction of biological, chemical and behavioral factors. Even though erosion may be defined or described as an isolated process, in clinical situations other wear phenomena are expected to occur concomitantly, such as abrasive wear (which occurs, e.g, due to tooth brushing or mastication). In order to control dental loss due to erosive wear it is crucial to take into account its multifactorial nature, which predisposes some individuals to the condition.
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Main subject:
Saliva
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Self Care
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Tooth Erosion
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of São Paulo/BR
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University of Uberaba/BR
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