Case report: tooth wear associated with an unusual habit.

Abstract

Pathological tooth wear is an increasing problem affecting a significant proportion of the population. Although different wear mechanisms have been described, most reports in the literature concentrate on cases in which the predominant mechanisms were erosion and attrition. This article presents an unusual case of abrasive tooth wear caused by a sand eating habit which the patient had adopted as a child. Different causes of "abrasive" wear are discussed and the difficulties in management of this case are also presented.

• Authors: S Djemal, U R Darbar, K W Hemmings
• Journal: The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry (Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent) Vol. 6 Issue 1 Pg. 29-32 (Mar 1998) ISSN: 0965-7452 [Print] England
• PMID: 9680883 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicon Dioxide

Topics

• Adult
• Cardiovascular Diseases (psychology)
• Dental Care for Chronically Ill (psychology)
• Denture, Overlay
• Female
• Habits
• Humans
• Kidney Failure, Chronic (psychology)
• Pica (complications, etiology)
• Self-Injurious Behavior (complications, etiology)
• Silicon Dioxide
• Tooth Abrasion (etiology, therapy)
• Vertical Dimension