Tooth Erosion
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Associations between tooth wear and dental sleep disorders: A narrative overview Open
Objectives Tooth wear is a common finding in adult patients with dental sleep disorders. The aim of this paper was to review the literature on the possible associations between tooth wear and the following dental sleep disorders: sleep‐rel…
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A systematic review of dietary acids and habits on dental erosion in adolescents Open
Background Dental erosion is the dissolution of dental hard tissues caused by acids of a non‐bacterial origin. Dietary acids are considered the predominant and most controllable factor. Aim To synthesise the literature on the effects of di…
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Tooth wear and aging Open
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 revie…
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A 4 year prospective longitudinal study of progression of dental erosion associated to lifestyle in 13–14 year-old Swedish adolescents Open
In permanent teeth, dental erosion may develop early in life and its progression is common. Dental health workers should be made aware of this fact and regular screenings for erosion and recording of associated lifestyle factors should be …
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Tooth Wear: Best Evidence Consensus Statement Open
Purpose The purpose of this Best Evidence Consensus Statement was to evaluate the impact of wear on teeth. Materials and Methods A search last updated on October 7, 2020 using the terms tooth wear, dental erosion, dental abrasion or dental…
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Measurement of surface roughness changes of unpolished and polished enamel following erosion Open
Measuring one central cluster of unpolished and polished enamel was representative of the overall enamel surface roughness, before and after erosion.
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Prevention of Caries and Dental Erosion by Fluorides—A Critical Discussion Based on Physico-Chemical Data and Principles Open
Dental erosion is a common problem in dentistry. It is defined as the loss of tooth mineral by the attack of acids that do not result from caries. From a physico-chemical point of view, the nature of the corroding acids only plays a minor …
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Techniques to Evaluate Dental Erosion: A Systematic Review of Literature Open
This article reviews different techniques for evaluating dental erosion, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques, and presents the latest trends in the study of dental erosion. In May 2014, an initial search was carried…
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Preventive effect of toothpastes with MMP inhibitors on human dentine erosion and abrasion in vitro Open
The results suggest that toothpastes containing MMP inhibitors are as effective as those based on NaF in preventing dentine erosion and abrasion.
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Caries Management—The Role of Surface Interactions in De- and Remineralization-Processes Open
Background: Bioadhesion and surface interactions on enamel are of essential relevance for initiation, progression and prevention of caries and erosions. Salivary proteins on and within initial carious and erosive lesions can facilitate or …
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Correlation between Bruxism and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder and Their Effects on Tooth Wear. A Systematic Review Open
Bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) can lead to wear of the dental tissues. Wear has a mechanical or chemical origin, and it is of extrinsic or intrinsic type. Bruxism and GERD are two etiological factors of dental wear. The intrins…
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100% Fruit Juice and Dental Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Background: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the scope and breadth of publicly available prospective cohort and randomized controlled trial (RCT) literature on 100% fruit juice and dental caries or tooth erosion in hum…
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Effects of fluoride and epigallocatechin gallate on soft-drink-induced dental erosion of enamel and root dentin Open
Both fluoride and EGCG are effective in preventing soft-drink-induced erosion compared with the control group. Fluoride and EGCG may interfere with each other. The mechanisms of the anti-erosive effect need to be explored in the future.
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The role of the diet in tooth wear Open
An acidic diet has been associated with erosive tooth wear. However, some people who consume dietary acids develop erosive tooth wear and some do not. This review paper provides an overview of the risk factors of dietary acid consumption w…
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Erosive Tooth Wear among Preschool Children—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The prevalence of dental erosion among preschool children and its associated factors range widely between studies. The aims of this review are to evaluate the literature and to determine the prevalence and associated factors of dental eros…
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Tooth Erosion in 8 -12-Year-Old Brazilian Schoolchildren Open
Objective: This study estimated the prevalence, distribution and associated factors of tooth erosion in Brazilian schoolchildren. Study design: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a representative sample of children aged 8-12-years-…
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Analysis of laboratory adhesion studies in eroded enamel and dentin: a scoping review Open
Adhesives containing 10-MDP show beneficial results in eroded dentin, and surface preparation methods should be considered. Studies which evaluated adhesion to eroded enamel/dentin show high heterogeneity in what concerns aims and methodol…
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Mandibular Inferior Cortex Erosion on Dental Panoramic Radiograph as a Sign of Low Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women Open
Objective To examine the role of the panoramic mandibular radiograph in the diagnosis of low bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. Methods A cross-sectional study including volunteer women aged over 40 years in amenorrhea due…
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Sports drink consumption and dental erosion among amateur runners Open
This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and potential risk factors for dental erosion in amateur athletes at running events. After a sample calculation, 108 runners from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were selected and exa…
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Advances in Preventive and Therapeutic Approaches for Dental Erosion: A Systematic Review Open
This review discusses both preventive measures and clinically implemented therapy procedures that have been developed recently for the prevention and treatment of tooth erosion. Methods: The databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science wer…
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Genetic Aspects of Dental Erosive Wear and Dental Caries Open
Objectives. The present review aims to give an overview of the literature focusing on novel genetic aspects of dental erosion and dental caries. Once the tooth erupts into the oral cavity, the regenerative capability of enamel is fundament…
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The way wear goes: phytolith-based wear on the dentine–enamel system in guinea pigs (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>) Open
The effect of phytoliths on tooth wear and function has been contested in studies of animal–plant interactions. For herbivores whose occlusal chewing surface consists of enamel ridges and dentine tissue, the phytoliths might particularly e…
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Assessment of oxidative stress in saliva of children with dental erosion Open
Objective To evaluate oxidative stress in saliva of children with dental erosion as compared to children with no erosion. Methods One single examiner, trained and prepared to make diagnosis of dental erosion according to the Basic Erosive …
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Topical Agents for Nonrestorative Management of Dental Erosion: A Narrative Review Open
A nonrestorative approach to the management of dental erosion is the foremost option: controlling dental erosion. The objectives of this study are to provide an overview and to summarise the effects and properties of topical anti-erosive a…
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Dental erosion potential of beverages and bottled drinking water in Bangladesh Open
Dental erosion is a growing health problem linked to the exceptional increase in the consumption of soft drinks, fruit juices, and sport drinks in many countries including Bangladesh. Dental erosion is the chemical dissolution of the denta…
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Effect of different salivary exposure times on the rehardening of acid-softened enamel Open
This in situ study assessed the effect of different times of salivary exposure on the rehardening of acid-softened enamel. Bovine enamel blocks were subjected in vitro to a short-term acidic exposure by immersion in 0.05 M (pH 2.5) citric …
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Prevalence and factors associated with dental erosion in individuals aged 12–30 years in a northeastern Brazilian city Open
The prevalence of erosion reflected the need for programs of prevention and guidance for patients about the etiological factors of the disease.
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The erosive effect of various drinks, foods, stimulants, medications and mouthwashes on human tooth enamel Open
Two forms of non-carious dental disorder - erosive tooth hard tissue loss and dental erosion - have been increasingly observed in recent years. Dental erosion is the chemical loss of dental hard substances caused by exposure to acids not d…
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Effect of silver diamine fluoride on the prevention of erosive tooth wear in vitro Open
SDF may become a viable intervention for ETW prevention in dentin (e.g. exposed roots) once its efficacy has been confirmed under clinical conditions.
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Susceptibility of bovine dental enamel with initial erosion lesion to new erosive challenges Open
This in vitro study evaluated the impact of initial erosion on the susceptibility of enamel to further erosive challenge. Thirty bovine enamel blocks were selected by surface hardness and randomized into two groups (n = 15): GC- group comp…