A Question of Space: Options for the Restorative Management of Worn Teeth

From Volume 28, Issue 3, April 2001 | Pages 118-123

Authors

K. Dyer

BDS, MFDS RCPS

Senior House Officer, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh

Articles by K. Dyer

R. Ibbetson

BDS, MSc, FDS RCS (Eng.), FFGDP (UK)

Professor of Primary Dental Care, Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute, Edinburgh

Articles by R. Ibbetson

N. Grey

BDS, MDSc, PhD, DRD, MRD, FDS RCS (Edin.)

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh

Articles by N. Grey

Abstract

The prevalence of tooth surface loss has increased in recent years. The essence of management is an effective preventive regime; however, in many instances restoration may also be necessary. A number of strategies is available for creating sufficient space to enable restoration and several techniques for restoration known. This article reviews the significance of the vertical dimension of occlusion and describes the restorative management of a patient affected by severe toothwear.

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