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Restorative Management of the Worn Dentition: 3. Localized Posterior Toothwear

From Volume 29, Issue 6, July 2002 | Pages 267-272

Authors

Frederick C.S. Chu

BDS(Hons), MSc, FRACDS, MRD RCS, FADM, FCDSHK

Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Frederick C.S. Chu

Michael G. Botelho

BDS, MSc, FRACDS, MRDRCS(Ed.)

Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Michael G. Botelho

Philip R.H. Newsome

BChD(Hons), MBA, PhD, FDS RCS(Edin.), MRDRCS(Edin.)

Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Philip R.H. Newsome

Tak W. Chow

BDS, MSc, PhD, FRACDS, FDS RCS, DRD RCS, FADM, FCDSHK, FHKAM

Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Articles by Tak W. Chow

Roger J. Smales

MDS(Hons), DDSc, FDSRCS, FADM

Visiting Research Fellow, Dental School, Adelaide University, Australia.

Articles by Roger J. Smales

Abstract

In the management of localized posterior occlusal toothwear, care must be taken not only in determining whether the worn teeth are restorable, but also the desirable occlusal scheme. Assessments of the periodontal, endodontic, and coronal tooth tissues, and the occlusal relationship are necessary for a comprehensive treatment plan for worn posterior teeth.

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