Title

Etiology and pathogenesis of dental erosion.

Authors

Kanzow, Philipp; Wegehaupt, Florian J.; Attin, Thomas; Wiegand, Annette

Abstract

The condition of dental erosion is defined as acid-related loss of tooth structure which does not involve microorganisms. Depending on the origin of the acid, extrinsic (usually caused by acids in food) and intrinsic (caused by endogenous acid) erosion can be distinguished. The presence and severity of erosive defects depend on various parameters such as nutrition, saliva, general diseases, and mechanical stress by abrasion and attrition. As an example, dietary habits which involve frequent intake of acidic food and beverages, occupational acid exposure, as well as certain drugs or diseases that affect saliva flow rate are accompanied by an increased risk of erosive dental hard tissue defects. By a thorough clinical examination and an accurate anamnesis, various erosion-related risk factors can be identified and strategies to reduce or eliminate these factors be identified.

Subjects

PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of acids; TOOTH erosion; NUTRITION & oral health; SOFT drinks & health; ACIDS

Publication

Quintessence International, 2016, Vol 47, Issue 4, p275

ISSN

0033-6572

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3290/j.qi.a35625