Tooth surface loss

Tooth surface loss is defined as...

• the pathological non-carious loss of tooth tissue that is reversible

• the pathological carious loss of tooth tissue that is reversible

• the pathological non-carious loss of tooth tissue that is irreversible

• the pathological carious loss of tooth tissue that is irreversible

The following falls under the term tooth surface loss

• Attrition

• Erosion

• Abrasion

• Abfraction

Erosion is ...

• caused by tooth-to-tooth contact

• a form of mechanical wear induced by the interaction between teeth and foreign objects

• lesions that generally occur in the region on the tooth where the greatest tensile stress is located

• the loss of tooth structure by acid dissolution without the involvement of bacteria.

Abrasion is ....

• caused by vigorous toothbrushing

• uncommon in children

• caused by toothpaste with high abrasivity

• caused by hard bristle toothbrush

Erosion can be caused by which drinks?

• Fizzy drinks

• Milk

• Fruit Juices

• Plain water

Which medical condition can cause dental erosion?

• Cerebral palsy

• GERD

• Eating disorder

• Overfeeding

What are the clinical signs of tooth wear

• Pulp exposure

• Cupped occlusal or incisal surfaces

• Wear of restorations

• Sensitivity

How do you prevent tooth surface loss?

• Diet advice

• Toothrbushing advice

• Splint

• Fluoride therapy

Restorative treatment is the main goal in managing tooth surface loss

• Yes

• No

• Not sure