Tooth Wear: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

By Debora R. Vilaboa, Beatriz R. Vilaboa, and Jose Manuel Reuss, Debora Reuss

Tooth wear is a complex and multifaceted oral health issue that requires a patient-centered approach for successful treatment. This book takes an integrative and multidisciplinary approach to worn dentitions, emphasizing early detection, thorough assessment, and conservative treatment. The authors understand that comprehensive treatment may involve surgery, dental implants, orthodontics, and indirect restoration to improve oral health and achieve esthetic results.

Understanding Tooth Wear: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies

This comprehensive guide covers every clinical aspect of tooth wear, from concepts and diagnosis to treatment and communication, and from prevention to long-term maintenance. The authors provide an in-depth exploration of:

• Tooth wear as a major health issue
• The role of saliva in tooth wear prevention
• Etiology and types of tooth wear
• Diagnosis and treatment planning in tooth wear
• Incipient, moderate, and severe tooth wear treatment strategies
• The role of orthodontics and dental implants in tooth wear treatment
• Long-term maintenance and prevention of tooth wear

A 16-page supplement is included to facilitate conversations with patients about tooth wear treatment and prevention, enabling dentists to provide personalized care and education to their patients.

Get ready to advance your knowledge and skills in tooth wear treatment with this essential guide. With its comprehensive coverage and patient-centered approach, this book is a must-have for dental practitioners, students, and researchers alike.

Book Details

Publisher: Quintessence Pub Co

Publication Date: December 1, 2022

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 395

ISBN-10: 1786981203

ISBN-13: 978-1786981202