Tooth Surface Loss Due to Dental Erosion
Dental News Volume XIX, Number I, March, 201 2 by Dr. Hadeel Al-Ateeqi Abstract Tooth Surface Loss is an increasing problem, it may results from erosion, attrition, abrasion and abfraction. It can presents due to one condition or in combination, each has its own clinical management. This paper is about tooth Surface Loss due to acid erosion. Acid erosion can be from extrinsic or intrinsic sources. The management of patients with acid erosion will be discussed. Clinical Relevance : Initial management of patients with dental erosion is important to control further tooth surface loss that might complicate the treatment Key Words: Acid erosion, prevention, Dahl concept Introduction Dental erosion is one form of tooth substance loss. It is by definition :The progressive loss of tooth substance by chemical process that do not involve bacterial action producing defects that are sharply defined, wedged shaped depressions ofte...