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Erosion of teeth
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Erosion of teeth
Symptoms
Causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Complications
Treatment
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Symptoms of Erosion of teeth
The following features are indicative of Erosion of teeth:
loss of tooth structure
developing enamel concavities
lesions with undulating borders
lesions with an intact border of enamel along the facial gingival margin
It is possible that Erosion of teeth shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Erosion of teeth
The following are the most common causes of Erosion of teeth:
demineralisation of the teeth by acidic food and drink
perimolysis
Risk Factors for Erosion of teeth
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Erosion of teeth:
citric acid consumption
consumption of phosphoric acid
exposure to chlorinated swimming pool water
regurgitation of gastric acids
Prevention of Erosion of teeth
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Erosion of teeth. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
limiting soft drinks intake
choosing the low erosive soft drinks
improving the drinking habits
toothbrushing at least twice a day
avoiding brushing tooth within 1 hour after consuming acidic food
using fluoride or remineralizing toothpaste
Occurrence of Erosion of teeth
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Erosion of teeth cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Erosion of teeth most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 5-17 years
Common Gender
Erosion of teeth can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Erosion of teeth
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Erosion of teeth:
Physical examination: To check change in color and shape of teeth
Laser speckle images (LSI): To acquire information on the microstructure of the enamel and detect minimal changes
Complications of Erosion of teeth if untreated
It is not know if Erosion of teeth causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Erosion of teeth
The following procedures are used to treat Erosion of teeth:
Gingivectomy: Removal of gingiva close to affected teeth
Composite resin restoration: For the treatment of dental erosion
Self-care for Erosion of teeth
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Erosion of teeth:
stop soft drink intake
use fluoride toothpaste
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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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