Acid Erosion

Question 1

Aetiology of acid erosion?

Answer 1

Erosive wear combination of erosion and physical wear –> acid softended enamel is more susceptible to wear from abrasion/attiriton

Question 2

What teeth are common see erosion on?

Answer 2

Maxillary central incisor

Lower first molar

Question 3

What is defining features about surfaces of erosive wear?

Answer 3

Plaque free clean surfaces

Question 4

What see in erosion of anterior teeth?

Answer 4

Loss palatal structure
Translucent incisal edge
Tooth can become shorter

Question 5

RFs erosion?

Answer 5

Snacking

Internal causes of acid

Question 6

What medical conditions increase risk of acid erosion?

Answer 6

GI reflux -GORD

Eating disorders

Question 7

What is a way to monitor erosion?

Answer 7

BEWE - screening tool

Question 8

How score sextant in BEWE?

Answer 8

0 - no tooth wear
1 - initial loss enamel feature
2 - distinct defect, loss less 50%
3- >50% surface loss

Question 9

How to manage erosion pt?

Answer 9

Preventative advice - OHE, diet advice, additional F-

Routine monitor - consider study case/ photo/ silicone imp to monitor

Question 10

Safe drinks?

Answer 10

Water, milk, tea, coffee

Question 11

What medications can be acidic?

Answer 11

Vit C tablets

Aspirin