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Suggests the appearance of worn teeth is an indication for restorations.
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Highlights that progression of tooth wear is episodic with periods of inactivity.
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Notes that composites used to restore teeth require maintenance.
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Proposes that crowns, although destructive, are an option for severely worn teeth.
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The management challenge with erosive tooth wear is that the condition involves erosion and contributions from attrition and abrasion, both of which impact on the longevity of restorations. Severe erosive tooth wear results in visibly shorter teeth, exposure of dentine and adaptive changes which complicate restorative management. There is increasing evidence to suggest if the risk factors, such as reducing the frequency of acidic foods and drinks, are reduced the progression of tooth wear slows and follows a normal pattern of wear. But once teeth become shorter patients often seek advice from dentists on restorative intervention. Composite restorations are successful in some patients but they often involve regular maintenance with repairs and rebuilds, which for some patients is unacceptable. Full coverage crowns, although destructive of tooth tissue, remain an option for restorations.
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Bartlett, D. A personal perspective and update on erosive tooth wear – 10 years on: Part 2 – Restorative management. Br Dent J 221, 167–171 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.596
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