Dental Tooth Wear

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Questions and Answers

What percentage of 20-year-olds exhibited severe tooth wear according to a systematic review?

10%

3% (correct)

What is the primary cause of tooth wear in 11% of cases, according to the passage?

Secondary dentine

Severe wear (correct)

Abfraction

Abrasion

Why do males tend to experience greater tooth wear than females?

Poor oral hygiene habits

Increased tooth retention and greater occlusal forces (correct)

Genetic predisposition

Decreased tooth retention and lesser occlusal forces

What is the definition of abrasion according to the passage?

The physical wear caused by materials other than tooth contact Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the combined aetiology of tooth wear is attributed to severe wear?

Two-thirds Signup and view all the answers

Why is the diagnosis of parafunctional activity challenging?

Patients are often not aware of the condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of chewing gum after ingesting acidic substances?

Promoting re-hardening of enamel and stimulating saliva flow Signup and view all the answers

When does the decision to treat tooth wear arise?

When the patient expresses a want for treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessing tooth wear in a general dental practice?

To assess the level of tooth wear and determine the best management strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of reducing the effects of an erosive source?

Reducing the progression of tooth wear Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between BEWE and ACE?

BEWE and ACE are both good for assessing tooth wear Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of tooth wear management?

Appropriate toothbrushing Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common sign of erosion?

Erosive lesions on the palatal surfaces of maxillary incisors Signup and view all the answers

What is a major factor contributing to the development of dental erosion in children and adolescents?

Increased frequency of self-induced vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is a common health disorder associated with dental erosion?

Chronic alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated incidence of bulimia in the population?

14 per 100,000 individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of erosion in adolescents in the UK?

53% Signup and view all the answers

What is a protective measure developed to reduce environmental erosion in the workplace?

Wearing protective airways masks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of dental tooth surface lesions in patients suffering from erosion?

Palatal surfaces of anterior teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the undermining of enamel as a mechanism of abfraction lesion formation?

Abfraction Signup and view all the answers

According to Jarvinen et al., what is a risk factor in dental erosion?

Acid frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the protective night guard used to prevent tooth wear?

Dual-laminate Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tooth wear on the quality of life of university students?

Significant impact Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the guidelines published by the BSRD for the management of tooth wear?

Tooth Wear Guidelines for the BSRD Part 2 Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the paper 'Tooth Wear Guidelines for the BSRD Part 2: Fixed Management of Tooth Wear'?

Angharad Truman, Sachin Shah, and Ravi Chauhan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the finite element study mentioned in the content?

To investigate the mechanism of abfraction lesion formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of counseling in patients with tooth wear?

To prevent overzealous toothbrushing Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported rate of wear progression in diagnosed tooth wear cases?

Slow rate, while enamel is still present Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended toothpaste for patients with tooth wear?

Toothpaste with low abrasivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using intra-oral three-dimensional laser scanners in tooth wear diagnosis?

To assess the aesthetic impact of tooth wear Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients with tooth wear avoid toothbrushing shortly after acid exposure?

To minimize the abrasive effect of toothbrushing Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of sectional silicone index in tooth wear diagnosis?

It is used to create accurate study casts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of periodic accurate study casts in tooth wear diagnosis?

To monitor wear progression Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of successfully implementing preventive advice in patients with tooth wear?

It slows down the rate of wear progression Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tooth Wear Overview

Tooth wear is a common clinical finding, increasing in prevalence with age, with 3% of 20-year-olds and 17% of 70-year-olds exhibiting severe tooth wear.
Males tend to experience greater tooth wear than females, possibly due to increased tooth retention and greater occlusal forces.
Tooth wear is normal, physiologically increasing with age, but may become pathologically significant secondary to a parafunctional habit.

Types of Tooth Wear

Abrasion: physical wear caused by materials other than tooth contact.
Abfraction: tooth wear located in the cervical region leading to erosion.

Prevalence of Tooth Wear

53% of adolescents and 77% of adults in the UK have dental erosion.
Severe wear (exposing secondary dentine) remained at 2%.
Tooth wear is most common on the palatal surfaces of maxillary incisors in children of all socio-economic backgrounds.

Causes of Tooth Wear

Chronic alcoholism: both extrinsic and intrinsic dental erosion.
Environmental erosion: improvements in health and safety have been developed, such as wearing protective airways masks.
Self-induced vomiting in patients with eating disorders (e.g., bulimia).

Diagnosis and Treatment

The diagnosis of parafunctional activity is difficult, and patients themselves are often not aware of the condition.
Perimolysis lesions (erosive lesions on the palatal surfaces of maxillary incisors) are a common sign of parafunctional activity.
Treatment involves reducing the effects of the erosive source, and alternative methods include using intra-oral three-dimensional laser scanners, sequential photographs, and periodic accurate study casts.
Appropriate toothbrushing advice and habit avoidance or counselling will also be of benefit to the patient.

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Description

Learn about the prevalence, causes, and types of tooth wear, including abrasion, attrition, and erosion. Understand the physiological and pathological aspects of tooth wear.