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Wear of teeth

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Tooth wear is a multifactorial process involving the loss of tooth structure due to factors other than caries. It can lead to aesthetic concerns, functional impairment, and increased tooth sensitivity.

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on visual inspection of tooth surfaces for signs of wear 1.
  • Assessment includes evaluating the pattern, extent, and severity of tooth wear 1.
  • Consideration of potential etiologies such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, and abfraction is crucial 1.

    • Management

  • Management strategies aim to reduce the rate of wear, manage symptoms, and restore lost tooth structure 1.
  • Treatment may involve modifying etiological factors, such as dietary counseling for erosion or occlusal adjustments for attrition 1.
  • Restorative interventions, including composite resins, ceramics, or crowns, may be indicated for significant tooth structure loss 1.

    • Special Populations

  • No specific information is available for special populations in the provided abstracts.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Clinical assessment of tooth wear should evaluate pattern, extent, and severity 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • Management should address the underlying etiological factors contributing to tooth wear 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • Restorative interventions may be necessary to manage significant tooth structure loss 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)

    • References

    1 Bowers KD, Martin RB. Cleat-surface friction on new and old AstroTurf. Medicine and science in sports 1975. link

    Original source

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      Cleat-surface friction on new and old AstroTurf. — Bowers KD, Martin RB Medicine and science in sports (1975)
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