Restorative Management of the Worn Dentition: 1. Aetiology and Diagnosis

From Volume 29, Issue 4, May 2002 | Pages 162-168

Authors

Frederick C.S. Chu

BDS(Hons), MSc, FRACDS, MRD RCS, FADM, FCDSHK

Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Frederick C.S. Chu

Hak K. Yip

BDS, MEd, MMedSci, PhD, FRACDS, FADM

Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Hak K. Yip

Philip R.H. Newsome

BChD(Hons), MBA, PhD, FDS RCS(Edin.), MRDRCS(Edin.)

Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Philip R.H. Newsome

Tak W. Chow

BDS, MSc, PhD, FRACDS, FDS RCS, DRD RCS, FADM, FCDSHK, FHKAM

Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Tak W. Chow

Roger J. Smales

MDS(Hons), DDSc, FDSRCS, FADM

Visiting Research Fellow, Dental School, Adelaide University, Australia.

Articles by Roger J. Smales

Abstract

In this, the first of a four-part series on the restorative management of the worn dentition, the aetiological factors, diagnosis of toothwear and preventive measures are summarized. Later papers will deal with the management of localized anterior and posterior toothwear, the use of ‘Dahl type’ appliances as an effective means for the restorations and the various treatment options for the management of the dentition showing generalized wear. The series will discuss the relative merits of the treatment strategies, clinical techniques and dental materials for the restoration of health, function and aesthetics for the dentition.

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