Open AccessTooth Wear, Etiology, Diagnosis and Its Management in Elderly: A Literature Review
Author(s) -
Ramesh K Nadiger
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-637X
pISSN - 2231-6361
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1059
Subject(s) - etiology , medicine , rehabilitation , tooth wear , dentistry , orthodontics , physical therapy , psychiatry
The aim of the review was to present the importance of tooth wear, etiology and its management in elderly patients. The success of rehabilitation of tooth wear in elderly depends upon finding the etiology, correct diagnosis, prevention method and its management. Recognition of the early signs of tooth wear could bring about timely prevention and improve the life span of teeth in elderly. How to cite this article Meshramkar R, Lekha K, Nadiger R. Tooth Wear, Etiology, Diagnosis and Its Management in Elderly: A Literature Review. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2012;2(3): 113-116.