Tooth wear and aging.
Journal
Australian dental journal
ISSN: 1834-7819
Titre abrégé: Aust Dent J
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 0370612
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
06 2019
06 2019
Historique:
entrez:
31
5
2019
pubmed:
31
5
2019
medline:
7
1
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
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. 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. Successful management of erosive tooth wear in an ageing population depends on effective diagnosis, preventive intervention and holistic advice regarding restorative intervention.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
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.
METHODS
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.
CONCLUSION
Successful management of erosive tooth wear in an ageing population depends on effective diagnosis, preventive intervention and holistic advice regarding restorative intervention.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
S59-S62Informations de copyright
© 2019 Australian Dental Association.