Excessive tooth wear on human dental enamel: a case report / Desgaste excessivo em esmalte dentário humano: relato de caso
Rev. Ciênc. Méd. Biol. (Impr.)
; 21(1): 134-137, maio 05,2022. fig
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em Inglês
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BR342.1
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
although reports on dental erosion have appeared in literature for a long time, there is currently a growing interest among researchers and clinicians about this matter. Potential risk factors for loss of dental hard tissue are changed lifestyle and eating patterns, with increased consumption of acid foods and beverages. Case report an atypical tooth wear on the buccal surfaces of the mandibular teeth in a 45-year-old woman referred for orthodontic treatment, associated with the frequent consumption of whiskey and lemon, is reported. A comprehensive approach, such as the recognition of dental erosion joined with a careful investigation about eating habits was performed. Ultrastructural examination of replicas of the teeth showed practically structureless enamel and dentin surfaces.Conclusion:
the screening for dental erosion in patients seeking orthodontic treatment is advisable to be a usual procedure. Recommendations for treatment and prophylactic measures are made emphasizing the need of multiprofessional attention.Assuntos
Texto completo:
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Erosão Dentária
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Bebidas Alcoólicas
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Acidez
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de prática clínica
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Ciênc. Méd. Biol. (Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Biologia
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Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Federal University of Bahia/BR