Re‐anatomization of Anterior Eroded Teeth by Stratification with Direct Composite Resin

Abstract

The treatment of eroded teeth, caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with direct composite resin appears to be a conservative and esthetic procedure that is well accepted by patients. However, this treatment can be carried out only after complete management of the causes of the GERD. (J Esthet Restor Dent 21:304-317, 2009).

Erosive cola-based drinks affect the bonding to enamel surface: an in vitro study

“…Up to now, most clinical reports are generally related with a later intervention, in which the non-carious lesions as erosion, especially in cervical area of the tooth, present dentin exposure, hypersensitivity, and more complex restorative needs 6,15,17,23,24 .…”

“…Erosion is a superficial demineralization process that softens the surface with subsequent wear until reaching dentin 3,9,17,23 . Substrate compromising depends on the etiologic agent and intensity of challenge 3,9,14,17,23 .…”

“…Substrate compromising depends on the etiologic agent and intensity of challenge 3,9,14,17,23 . As erosion is normally associated with other non-carious lesions such as abrasion, its sole cause in dental substrates is difficult to establish, since erosion consists of lesions from multiple etiologies, which may result in the need for a restorative procedure 3,6,12,15,24 .…”

“…As erosion provokes alterations on this substrate, details of these modifications on bonding turn the investigations necessary. A few reports 17 presented an early intervention, restoring enamel. As these substrates will be subsequently restored, mostly using adhesive materials, this interaction needs to be clarified.…”

Recontouring teeth and closing diastemas with direct composite buildups: A clinical evaluation of survival and quality parameters

“…Also, for building up worn anterior mandibular dentitions, direct composite restorations showed good survival (94%, n = 106 restorations in 18 patients) 30 and excellent clinical appearance. 31 An overview of the literature shows that the survival rate of direct composite resin buildups lie in the range of data presented for anterior composite resin restorations. 29,[32][33][34] Finally, survival of direct composite resin-tooth shape restorations must be compared with alternative treatment options, mainly laminate veneers.…”