Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ACTA STOMATOLOGICA CROATICA, cilt.43, sa.3, ss.165-187, 2009 (ESCI, Scopus)
Dental erosion is defined as irreversible loss of dental hard tissue by a chemical process (acid acid and/or chelation exposure) that does not involve bacteria. The acidic attack leads to an irreversible loss of dental hard tissue, which is accompanied by a progressive softening of the surface. This softened zone is more susceptible to mechanical forces, such as abrasion, which in turn have little or no effect on sound dental hard tissues. The chemical and mechanical processes can occur individually or together, although the effect of erosion is often dominant. The etiology of erosion is multifactorial and not fully understood. The studies should clearly delineate erosion, attrition, and abrasion with identification of etiologic factors. There are different predisposing factors and aetiologies of the erosive condition. As erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition, preventive strategies have to be applied which account for chemical, biological and behavioral factors involved in the etiology and pathogenesis of erosion There is an increasing awareness in clinical dentistry of the need to better understand the aetiology and management of tooth wear as increasing numbers of elderly patients are retaining their natural teeth to a stage when they present with extensive wear. The clinical management of erosion should focus on early detection and prevention before a restorative approach is considered. Early recognition of erosion is important to successfully manage and prevent disease progression.