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Clinical performance of ceramic brackets: a survey of British orthodontists' experience.

Eight-hundred-and-twenty-two British orthodontists were sent questionnaires regarding their use of ceramic brackets. Five-hundred-and-forty-six (66 per cent) responded, and from these, 512 (62 per cent) were analysed. Approximately half of these operators had experience with ceramic brackets, but only 32 operators had treated more than 30 patients. Clinicians' experiences and problems during treatment and debonding are discussed.

Ceramics↗

The interface between orthodontics and restorative dentistry in the management of anterior tooth surface loss.

Anterior tooth surface loss is a significant problem, ideally requiring early recognition, diagnosis and prevention of progression. However, when first noted it is often sufficiently advanced to warrant treatment. Management should be aimed at minimizing further tooth surface loss and frequently benefits from an integration of treatment procedures. The problems, aims of treatment, and relevant treatment modalities are discussed, and two illustrative cases presented.

Acids↗

The biomechanics of abfraction.

The role of occlusal loading in the development of non-carious cervical lesions is becoming increasingly prominent. It is suggested that high occlusal loads result in large stress concentrations in the cervical region of the teeth. These stresses may be high enough to cause disruption of the bonds between the hydroxyapatite crystals, eventually resulting in the loss of cervical enamel. This article reviews the evidence to support the thesis that occlusal loading can contribute to the process of non-carious cervical tooth loss or abfraction. It also reviews the potential interactions between occlusal loading and erosion that may contribute to non-carious cervical tooth loss.

Animals↗

The long-term management of patients with tooth surface loss treated using removable appliances.

The causes of tooth surface loss are multi-factorial and hence can be difficult to eradicate. This paper identifies the problems that may be anticipated during the long-term management of patients where tooth surface loss has been treated using removable appliances, where the number of teeth is often reduced. Wear and tear are inevitable and patients should therefore be made fully aware of the possibility of the gradual deterioration and failure of restorative work. Treatments should be planned, which would enable the dentist to recover the situation, with minimal inconvenience to the patient.

Dental Restoration, Permanent↗

A question of space: options for the restorative management of worn teeth.

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 tooth wear.

Adult↗

Restorative management of the worn dentition: I. Aetiology and diagnosis.

In this, the first of a four-part series on the restorative management of the worn dentition, the aetiological factors, diagnosis of toothwear and preventive measures are summarized. Later papers will deal with the management of localized anterior and posterior toothwear, the use of 'Dahl type' appliances as an effective means for the restorations and the various treatment options for the management of the dentition showing generalized wear. The series will discuss the relative merits of the treatment strategies, clinical techniques and dental materials for the restoration of health, function and aesthetics for the dentition.

Acids↗

Restorative management of the worn dentition: 3. Localized posterior toothwear.

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.

Adult↗

Use of tooth-coloured restorations in the management of toothwear.

The problem of toothwear appears to be increasing in both children and adults. Recent developments in bonding and aesthetic restorations have added to the dentist's armamentarium for restoring worn teeth. Bonded ceramic and composite restorations offer the possibility of conservative restoration of teeth already damaged by toothwear. Despite this, concern still remains regarding the durability and clinical performance of these restorations. This paper reviews the currently available techniques for providing tooth-coloured restorations in toothwear cases.

Adult↗

Tooth surface floss loss: unusual interproximal and lingual cervical lesions as a result of bizarre dental flossing.

There are many reported cases of cervical abrasion/erosion cavities in the literature with various theories offered in support of their pathogenesis. The vast majority of these cases involve the labial cervical regions of the affected teeth. This case report describes an unusual dental presentation of severe lingual cervical and interproximal lesions predominantly affecting the upper and lower anterior and premolar teeth. The differential diagnosis is presented, along with the likely cause of the lesions: in this case, a bizarre oral hygiene technique. The proposed treatment plan is outlined and the problems associated with restoring such cavities are highlighted.

Dental Devices, Home Care↗

A technique for simple and aesthetic treatment of anterior toothwear.

This article describes a technique for treating anterior toothwear. The technique allows the placement of direct composite on the palatal surface of upper anterior teeth in an efficient and accurate manner. The advantages of an indirect wax-up technique and a direct intra-oral approach are combined to give an aesthetic and conservative result.

Composite Resins↗

Reviewing the concept of Dahl.

Toothwear may have a multifactorial aetiology but is often localized to the upper anterior teeth. This is normally accompanied by a loss of interocclusal space. This paper aims to outline the management of localized anterior toothwear. It discusses several options available to create space for anterior restoration, with particular reference to the use of the 'Dahl' technique. Dahl described a non-invasive technique to create increased interocclusal space. The increased space eliminates the need for further occlusal reduction during crown preparation which is ideal in the worn dentition. This paper illustrates and describes the clinical applications of Dahl's original technique.

Adult↗

Providing a numerical measure of oral health--can it be done and how accurate is it?

An Index of Oral Health (OHX) was developed by Burke and Wilson in the mid 90s. Use of the index involves assessing patient comfort and satisfaction in addition to the assessment of caries, periodontal disease, toothwear, mucosa, occlusion and dentures, where appropriate. On completion of this structured examination, the clinician arrives at an overall oral health index (OHX) for the patient, which is expressed as a fraction of the maximum achievable score. The index was modified by Denplan UK by amending the calculations to produce the Oral Health Score (OHS). The Reproducibility of the OHX and OHS was tested at Birmingham Dental Hospital and School during 2001 and 2002 and was found to be satisfactory. The dentists' opinions on the OHX and OHS were assessed by means of questionnaires. Most of the dentists felt that both were easy to use.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗

Self-inflicted dental injury presenting as localized anterior tooth surface loss.

UNLABELLED: A case of localized anterior tooth surface loss (TSL) with an unusual aetiology is reported. Whilst suffering from a bout of acute depression and anxiety, a 29-year-old female caused significant trauma to her anterior dentition with a pair of fabric scissors. The presentation and management of this case is described. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Although tooth surface loss is a common clinical finding in many patient groups, practitioners should be aware of possible unusual aetiologies which may be involved.

Adult↗

Resin-retained bridges re-visited. Part 2. Clinical considerations.

Resin-retained bridges have been used clinically since the 1970s, and offer a more conservative approach to the restoration of edentulous spaces than conventional bridgework. They are easy to place, cheap to fabricate and have been shown to be cost-effective. Despite this, they are not frequently used in general dental practice and they have an undeserved reputation for failure. Since their initial introduction, they have undergone a number of changes to their method of retention, and the materials used in their construction. This has resulted in a predictable, aesthetic restoration which, barring the use of implants, is often the treatment of choice where teeth adjacent to an edentulous space are minimally or not restored. This article hopes to show the clinical techniques required to produce predictable resin-retained bridgework in general practice.

Bruxism↗

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Composite Resins↗

Enamel microabrasion for removal of superficial dysmineralization and decalcification defects.

Enamel surface "dysmineralization" can be defined as a disturbance in formation of the inorganic component of enamel during amelogenesis. Enamel microabrasion, a method of removing certain enamel dysmineralization and decalcification coloration defects, is described. In many cases, with insignificant and unrecognizable loss of enamel, superficial enamel discoloration defects can be permanently eliminated, improving the appearance of treated teeth.

Dental Enamel↗