Erosive Tooth Wear

From Diagnosis to Therapy

Editor(s): Lussi, A. (Bern)
Ganss, C. (Giessen)

Epidemiology

Challenges in Assessing Erosive Tooth Wear

Margaritis V.a · Nunn J.b

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aCollege of Health Sciences, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minn., USA; bDepartment of Special Care Dentistry, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

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Lussi A, Ganss C (eds): Erosive Tooth Wear. Monogr Oral Sci. Basel, Karger, 2014, vol 25, pp 46-54
https://doi.org/10.1159/000359937

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Abstract of Epidemiology

Published online: June 26, 2014
Cover Date: 2014

Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 3

ISBN: 978-3-318-02552-1 (Print)
eISBN: 978-3-318-02553-8 (Online)

Abstract

Indices for assessing erosive wear are expected to deliver more than is expected of an ideal index: simple with defined scoring criteria so that it is reproducible, reflective of the aetiology of the condition and accurately categorizing shape, area and depth of affect, both at a point in time (prevalence) and longitudinally (incidence/increment). In addition, the differential diagnosis of erosive wear is complex, as it usually co-exists with other types of tooth wear. Therefore, a valid recording of erosive wear at an individual as well as at a population level without a thorough history with respect to general health, diet and habits is a challenge. The aims of this chapter are to describe the potential methodological challenges in assessing erosive wear, to critique the strengths and limitations of the existing erosion indices and to propose the adoption of a validated erosion index for the purpose for which it is intended.

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Abstract of Epidemiology

Published online: June 26, 2014
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Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 3

ISBN: 978-3-318-02552-1 (Print)
eISBN: 978-3-318-02553-8 (Online)

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