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Synopsis

Tooth wear has implications for the aesthetics, function and longevity of the primary and secondary dentitions, while dentine hypersensitivity is a painful condition of the permanent dentition, which affects oral comfort and function. The consequences of tooth wear and sensitivity are potentially enormous, not least in financial terms to the profession, health services and patients.

 

Contents

Biological and Structural Features of Enamel and Dentine Transport Processes in Enamel and Dentine On the Nature of the Acquired Enamel Pellicle Innervation and Vasculature of Pulp Reparative Processes in Dentine and Pulp Erosion of Dental Enamel Visualized by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Historical and Forensic Aspects of Tooth Wear Definition, Classification and Clinical Assessment of Abrasion, Attrition and Erosion Prevalence and Distribution of Tooth Wear Methodologies and Instrumentation to Measure Tooth Wear Etiology of Enamel Erosion Development of an In Situ Model to Study Dental Erosion Chemistry of Demineralization and Remineralization Mechanical Tooth Wear Interplay of Erosion, Attrition and Abrasion in Toothwear and Possible Approaches to Prevention Wear in the Mouth Variations in Pellicle Thickness Wettability of Dental Enamel by Soft Drinks Restorative Management of the Worn Dentition Toothbrushes Dentine Hypersensitivity Interaction of Oral Hygiene Products with Dentinal Tubules Pulpal Response to Noxious Stimuli Biochemical, Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Pain and Pain Assessment Present and Future Methods for the Evaluation of Pain Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials on Dentine Hypersensitivity Strategy for the Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity Studies with the Next Generation of Home Care Products for Dentine Hypersensitivity Potential Treatment Modalities for Dentine Hypersensitivity: In Office Products