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Severe abrasion of composite and amalgam restorations in a patient with Lupus erythematosus systemic. Case report
Author(s) -
Hogan Paul F.,
Bryant Roland W.,
Klineberg Iven J.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1991.tb01346.x
Subject(s) - amalgam (chemistry) , medicine , dentistry , abrasion (mechanical) , orthodontics , materials science , composite material , electrode , chemistry
A case of repeated severe abrasion of amalgam and composite resin restorations in a patient under treatment for Lupus erythematosus systemic is reported. The patient had a history of audible nocturnal bruxism. Severe roughening occurred within three weeks of placement of the restorations and was related precisely to surfaces in contact with the opposing restored dentition. Examination by SEM revealed an unusual wear pattern of the amalgam restorations.