- MEDIUM
- Clinical
- Tier 1
- Clinical & Visual
Managing Tooth Wear
- Source
- Decisions in Dentistry
- Author
- Kristen Pratt Machado
- Originally at
- decisionsindentistry.com(opens in a new tab)
Summary and scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol. Not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental clinicians and teams can use the three quiz questions to distinguish erosion, abrasion, and physiologic versus pathologic wear during routine exams.
Key points
- 01
Quiz states smooth, shiny surfaces with possible occlusal cupping are most characteristic of dental erosion.
- 02
Quiz lists aggressive toothbrushing, abrasive toothpaste, and chewing hard objects as common causes of abrasion.
- 03
Quiz notes that significant tooth wear in younger patients is more likely pathological, while wear in older adults may be physiological.
Who should care
- Associate
- Specialist
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Decisions in Dentistry
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