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Etiology and prevention of acid erosion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19998728     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Acid erosion is the chemical effect of dietary or gastric acids on enamel and dentine. Unlike dental caries, which is a bacterially mediated condition, acid erosion normally is combined with physical forms of attrition and abrasion. The clinical appearance of acid erosion in the early stages is seen characteristically as hollowed-out lesions on occlusal surfaces and on smooth surfaces as a subtle change in the tooth contour. As the condition progresses, the lesions coalesce and form widespread dentin exposure and coronal destruction. Dietary acids that are present in beverages and fruits potentially can cause acid erosion. However, dietary habits involving frequent consumption of acids are believed to be important determinants in the risk of developing clinical signs of acid erosion. Prevention using fluoride toothpastes, dietary modifications, and calcium-based products probably have a significant clinical effect in reducing the risk of developing acid erosion.
Authors:
David Bartlett
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)     Volume:  30     ISSN:  1548-8578     ISO Abbreviation:  Compend Contin Educ Dent     Publication Date:    2009 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-12-10     Completed Date:  2010-01-29     Revised Date:  2011-11-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9600713     Medline TA:  Compend Contin Educ Dent     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  616-20     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Department of Prosthodontics, Kings College London Dental Institute, London Bridge, London, England.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acids*
Beverages
Food Habits
Fruit
Gastric Acid
Humans
Tooth Abrasion / etiology,  prevention & control
Tooth Attrition / etiology,  prevention & control
Tooth Erosion / etiology*,  prevention & control*
Toothbrushing / adverse effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Acids

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