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- Title
Tooth wear and aging.
- Authors
Bartlett, D; O'Toole, S
- Abstract
<bold>Background: </bold>In an ageing population, tooth wear is likely to increase. It is increasing in prevalence in the younger population and a greater number of patients are retaining their teeth into old age.<bold>Methods: </bold>This paper is a narrative review of the clinical presentation, the epidemiology and the restorative intervention for erosive tooth wear. The dilemmas in managing this common condition with the aging dentition in mind are described. The paper discusses evidence-based prevention methods and highlights how preventive intervention may be preferable over extensive restorative care and high maintenance needs. Patient wishes, expectations and commitment to treatment and maintenance require consideration during clinical decision making.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Successful management of erosive tooth wear in an ageing population depends on effective diagnosis, preventive intervention and holistic advice regarding restorative intervention.
- Subjects
TOOTH abrasion; EPIDEMIOLOGY; OPERATIVE dentistry; TOOTH erosion; DECISION making in dentistry
- Publication
Australian Dental Journal, 2019, Vol 64, pS59
- ISSN
0045-0421
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/adj.12681