Prevention and control of dental erosion by professionally applied treatment

Abstract

Dental erosion is a type of tooth wear that occurs when the tooth is exposed to acids. It can be prevented by elimination or reduction of the acid challenge. Prevention should also aim at the remineralization of softened enamel by the enhancement of saliva remineralizing function through the use of fluoride formulations. The use of professionally applied products for the prevention and control of dental erosion should be a part of an overall preventive management program that includes home management by the patient. Each management plan needs to follow a preventive philosophy that is tailor-made for the patient. There is a plethora of products available for erosion management, each with their specific formulations and different concentrations. However, the availability of the products as well as their generic names varies in different parts of the world. Although examples of specific products will be mentioned in this article, the emphasis will be on general methods with reference to generic products in order to guide management.keywords Erosive toothwear Á Acid erosion Á Erosion prevention Á Surface protection Á Erosion control Quick reference/descriptionDental erosion is a type of tooth wear that occurs when the tooth is exposed to acids. It can be prevented by elimination or reduction of the acid challenge. Prevention should also aim at the remineralization of softened enamel by the enhancement of saliva remineralizing function through the use of fluoride formulations.

Erosive tooth wear and salivary parameters among competitive swimmers and non-swimmers in Egypt: a cross-sectional study

“…This appliance prevents direct contact between teeth and acid solutions. Furthermore, it was suggested that lining the mouth guard with any alkaline agents can help neutralize the acidic substance pooling inside it [ 34 ]. The use of fluoridated mouth rinses and toothpaste both decreased the odds of erosion (AOR = 0.61 and 0.78, respectively).…”