Open AccessThe effect of occlusal restoration and loading on the development of abfraction lesions: A finite element study
Author(s) -
Gaurav Vasudeva,
Poonam Bogra
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/0972-0707.45250
Subject(s) - premolar , materials science , orthodontics , dentistry , enamel paint , finite element method , stress (linguistics) , medicine , molar , structural engineering , engineering , linguistics , philosophy
Abfraction, a type of non-carious cervical tooth loss, is a poorly understood condition. One factor thought to contribute to the development of these lesions is the effect of occlusal loading and the presence of occlusal restoration.