The Dental Learning Network

Tooth Erosion - Risk Factors and Therapeutics

Chapter Nine - Restorative Treatment of Erosion Lesions


Chapter 1: Epidemiology

Chapter 2: Erosion

Chapter 3: Other Causes of Tooth Structure Loss

Chapter 4: Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Erosion

Chapter 5: Host Modifying Factors

Chapter 6: The Use of an Erosion Index and the Monitoring of Erosion in the Dental Office

Chapter 7: Management and Treatment of Erosion

Chapter 8: Preventive and Provisional Care

Introduction
Treatment of Permanent
Teeth

Treatment of Primary
Teeth

Chapter 10: Conclusions

Post Examination

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Introduction

Consider restorative treatment if the structural integrity of the tooth is threatened or to restore loss of vertical dimension; where there is a risk of tooth fracture; to relieve hypersensitivity; to avoid pulpal exposure and to improve esthetics (main patient complaints).

Preferred treatment is dependent on the location and extent of erosion and should aim to protect the remaining tooth structure, stabilize the occlusion and control symptoms.

Continue on to Treatment of Permanent Teeth