Indications for the use of direct composite restorations in the management of tooth wear.

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of tooth surface loss has been widely reported. Patients present with varying degrees of tooth wear and consideration is given to whether a prevention and monitoring approach, or a treatment and restoration approach, is appropriate. A missed diagnosis or excessively prolonged monitoring risks progression to the detriment of a successful outcome, with the potential compromise on the quality and quantity of tooth structure available for predictable adhesive dentistry. Direct composite resin (DCR) restorations can be considered as a viable treatment option for all extents of tooth wear, including cases that have progressed to a severe degree. This paper aims to review the indications for DCR restorations in the management of tooth wear, using clinical cases to demonstrate their effectiveness.

• Authors: Amin Aminian, A Johanna Leven, Martin P Ashley
• Journal: British dental journal (Br Dent J) Vol. 234 Issue 6 Pg. 395-399 (03 2023) ISSN: 1476-5373 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 36964360 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to the British Dental Association.

Chemical References

• Composite Resins

Topics

• Humans
• Dental Restoration, Permanent
• Composite Resins (therapeutic use)
• Tooth Wear (therapy)
• Tooth Attrition
• Tooth