Tooth wear and aging
| Autor: | Saoirse O'Toole, David Bartlett |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Gerontology
Population ageing Aging Tooth Erosion Tooth Attrition Population 03 medical and health sciences Dental Care for Aged 0302 clinical medicine Intervention (counseling) Prevalence Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine education General Dentistry education.field_of_study Dentition business.industry 030206 dentistry Tooth wear Tooth Wear business Tooth |
| Zdroj: | Australian dental journal. 64 |
| ISSN: | 1834-7819 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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