Acquired Dental Anomalies Flashcards
Acquired Dental Anomalies
Dental wear
Resorption
Pulpal calcifications
Hypercementosis
Gradual loss of dental hard tissue as a result of chewing
Attrition
Is attrition physiological or pathological
physiological
Curved surfaces gradually altered to flat planes
Attrition
Some factors may accelerate loss with attrition
Bruxism/grinding
Diet
Etc.
What surfaces are effected by attrition
Incisal/occlusal surfaces
Crowns shortened coronal-apically. Many adjacent teeth in each arch may show wear pattern
Attrition
What can get worn away with attrition
Enamel may get worn away –> dentin becomes exposed –> deposition of secondary dentin
(Pt does not complain of pain due to this secondary dentin protecting the dentinal tubules)
Attrition can cause a reduction in the size of the
pulp chambers and canals
With attrition, incisal edges of mandibular incisors tend to become
pitted or “dished out”
During attrition there is simultaneous widening of the
PDL space
Gradual loss of dental hard tissue as a result of external mechanical action
Abrasion
3 causes of abrasion
Parafunctional habits (holding objects between teeth)
Poorly-fitting partial dentures or retainers
Brushing or dental floss injuries
With abrasion, __ gets worn away and __ becomes exposed
enamel
dentin
Radiolucent well-defined defects at the cervical level of teeth are from
Toothbrush injuries
(contralateral to dominant hand)
PIC
Radiolucent semilunar well-defined defects in the interproximal surfaces at the cervical level of teeth are from
Dental floss injuries (distal)
Radiolucent semilunar well-defined defect in the distal surfaces at the cervical level of teeth are from
dental clasps of partial denture
Gradual loss of dental hard tissue as a result of chemical injuries (not involving bacteria)
Erosion
3 reasons for erosion
Excessive intake of acid beverages
Gastric reflux
Bulimia
Smoothly outlined defects of enamel with underlying dentin
Erosion (surfaces effected depend on cause)