Monitoring tooth wear

Abstract

Tooth wear is a multifactorial condition leading to the irreversible loss of dental hard tissues. Although tooth wear is mainly a physiological process, it can become pathological if the wear process is accelerated for various reasons. Since this process is not linear, but can sometimes be inactive and sometimes active, a careful monitoring policy is necessary. The possible monitoring tools are described in this article, and a proposal is made with regard to the frequency of the systematic and periodic collection of information. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The prevalence of tooth wear is increasing and it now carries the third highest risk (after caries and periodontitis) for maintaining the natural dentition.