Management of Tooth Wear: A Holistic, Dental, Medical, and Mental Healthcare Approach

Tooth wear is a condition that affects a substantial cohort of dental patients. It has a measurable impact on patients’ satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Recently, with growing evidence, our understanding of the aetiology, progression, and management of tooth wear has evolved. The paper arg...

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Published in:Primary dental journal 2016-08, Vol.5 (3), p.35-37
Main Author: Ahmed, Khaled E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dentistry
Holistic Health
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Intersectoral Collaboration
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tooth Wear - etiology
Tooth Wear - therapy
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Summary:Tooth wear is a condition that affects a substantial cohort of dental patients. It has a measurable impact on patients’ satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Recently, with growing evidence, our understanding of the aetiology, progression, and management of tooth wear has evolved. The paper argues that pathological tooth wear should not be solely considered as a dental condition, but rather a dental manifestation of other mental and medical disorders. As such, successful management of tooth wear, and its underlying aetiology, requires a holistic, multidisciplinary management approach, involving dental, medical, and mental healthcare providers.
ISSN:2050-1684
2050-1692
DOI:10.1177/205016841600500303