6 - Wear 3 Flashcards

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Q

What are contraindications for treating anterior tooth wear?

A
  • short roots
  • reduced periodontal support
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In what order should anterior teeth be built up in?

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  • mandibular teeth should be restored before maxillary teeth
  • mandibular teeth are more likely to fail than uppers due to lack of enamel to bond to
  • mandibular teeth should not be used to increase the OVD
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3
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How do you manage localised posterior tooth wear?

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  • if asymptomatic, prevention and monitoring are appropriate
  • direct composite restorations can be placed with no change to the occlusion
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4
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How can posterior wear be prevented?

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Composite added to palatal surfaces of upper canines to correct canine guidance and disclude posteriors in lateral excursion

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5
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What is the “daughter test”?

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A question to ask yourself during treatment - whether you would complete this treatment on a family member

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6
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How should you explain why a patient needs composite build ups for managing tooth wear?

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  • tooth coloured fillings will go on your front teeth to cover the exposed and worn tooth surface
  • this will prevent them from wearing more and this is the main reason for your treatment
  • there is no local anaesthetic required as there will be no/minimal prep required
  • we are adding to your teeth not removing anything
  • this should also improve how your teeth look
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7
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What post-op information shovel you give the patient after composite build ups for managing tooth wear?

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  • your bite will feel strange for a few days and only your front teeth will touch together but this will go back to normal in 3-6 months
  • you may lisp for a few days as the shape of your teeth has changed
  • teeth may be tender for a few days
  • may bite tongue and lips initially
  • any pros (crowns, bridges and partial dentures) may need replaced
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What information should you give your patients about the longevity of anterior composite build ups?

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  • should be good (uppers) but they may de-bond and need replaced
  • this will cause no damage to your own teeth
  • restorations like this require maintenance (not free)
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9
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What three categories can generalised tooth wear be divided into?

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  • excessive wear with loss of OVD
  • excessive wear without loss of OVD but available space
  • excessive wear without loss of OVD but no available space
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How should generalised tooth wear be managed?

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  • initially adhesive restorations should be placed to help patient adapt to new occlusal scheme
  • conventional preparations should be placed at a later date (adhesive restorations may form core of prep)
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11
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What can be used to help patients accommodate a new occlusal scheme?

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Splint

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12
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How can excessive tooth wear without loss of OVD with no available space be managed?

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  • refer to specialist
  • attempt to increase OVD with splint or dentures
  • crown lengthening surgery
  • elective endodontics +/-
  • orthodontics
  • over dentures
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13
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Describe the risk management used in tooth wear cases.

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  • advice (recorded in notes along with compliance)
  • surface treatments such as topical fluoride
  • ensure to document conversations around management and patient consent to treatment/observation
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14
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What impacts the rate of tooth wear (erosion)?

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  • frequency
  • acid type
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15
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success of tooth wear tx depends on

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  • amount and quality of remaining enamel
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