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Leone CCLD, Bueno GC, Boteon AP, Martins DDS, Cruvinel T, Honório HM, Wang L, Braga MM, Rios D. Practical training using BEWE aimed at improving the diagnosis ability of erosive tooth wear for dental students-A randomized trial. Eur J Dent Educ 2024. [PMID: 38706419 DOI: 10.1111/eje.13015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Erosive tooth wear (ETW) has been gaining attention due to its high prevalence. However, ETW clinical diagnosis is difficult and may go unnoticed by many professionals. The present study aimed to develop, implement and evaluate a theoretical-practical training using active methodologies in the development of undergraduate students' skills for the diagnosis of ETW compared to the traditional teaching method. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized controlled study involved two parallel groups: control group (n = 22), with learning based only on theoretical content and test group (n = 24), learning by theoretical-practical activity mediated by monitors/tutors. The theoretical class covered the current concepts of ETW, aetiology, diagnosis, use of the BEWE index, prevention and treatment. The practical training included exercises and discussions based on the diagnosis using BEWE scores of a collection of images and extracted teeth. To evaluate the efficacy of the teaching-learning methods, a theoretical multiple-choice questionnaire and a practical test using images and extracted teeth were applied. The outcome was the number of correct answers. Groups were compared by Mann-Whitney (theoretical knowledge) and T tests (practical ability in diagnosis) (p < .05). RESULTS There was no significant difference between groups in the theoretical evaluation (p = .866). The test group showed higher ability to diagnose ETW lesions compared to the control group in the practical tests (p = .001). The performance of ETW diagnosis was similar when images were used in comparison to extracted teeth (p = .570). CONCLUSION The practical activity associated with theoretical classes can be a promising strategy to improve the development of undergraduate students' skills in the diagnosis of ETW.
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- Camilla Cristina Lira Di Leone
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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O'Toole S, Marro F, Loomans BAC, Mehta SB. Monitoring of erosive tooth wear: what to use and when to use it. Br Dent J 2023; 234:463-467. [PMID: 36964378 PMCID: PMC10038798 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-5623-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Although we are increasingly recognising the need to assess patients for accelerated rates of tooth wear progression, it is often difficult to do so within a feasible diagnostic window. This paper aims to provide evidence-based timelines which a diagnosing clinician can expect to assess tooth wear progression in study models, clinical indices, clinical photographs and visually with intraoral scans. It also discusses new technologies emerging for the quantitative assessment of tooth wear, timelines for diagnosis, and caveats in the 3D scan registration and analysis process.
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- Saoirse O'Toole
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, Guy´s Campus, London, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, PAECOMEDIS Research Cluster, Gent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, Guy´s Campus, London, UK; Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham Campus, Ulster University, UK
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Mehta S, Loomans BA, Bronkhorst EM, Banerji S, Bartlett DW. The impact of e-training on tooth wear assessments using the BEWE. J Dent 2020; 100:103427. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hammoudi W, Trulsson M, Smedberg JI, Svensson P. Clinical presentation of two phenotypes of tooth wear patients. J Dent 2019; 86:60-68. [PMID: 31132387 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2019.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the clinical presentation of wear lesions in two phenotypes of tooth wear (TW) patients based on distribution and morphological features of wear. MATERIALS AND METHODS 103 patients (mean age = 43.1 years) were divided into two groups based on cluster analysis; cluster A (61 patients) and cluster B (42 patients). The distribution of wear lesions, scores of presence or absence of 10 defined morphological TW criteria and number of teeth fulfilling each criteria were compared between groups. Intra- and inter-examiner reliability of the 10 TW criteria was determined by Cohen's kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS While cluster A had more wear in maxillary anterior teeth and mandibular molars compared with the same opposing tooth groups (p < 0.001, p < 0.007 respectively), there were no differences for cluster B. Cluster A was characterized by higher prevalence of 4 chemical morphological criteria and the highest number of teeth affected by one chemical criteria, whereas cluster B had a higher prevalence of one mechanical criteria and higher number of teeth affected by an additional mechanical criteria. Both intra- and inter-examiner values for the defined TW criteria were fair to excellent. CONCLUSION The results may indicate a more chemical background for TW in cluster A and mechanical background in cluster B. Furthermore, clinicians may use certain clinical features of TW to distinguish between individuals who belong to a specific TW cluster with a presumed chemical or mechanical etiology. These preliminary findings need to be confirmed in future studies.
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- Wedad Hammoudi
- Dept. of Prosthetic Dentistry, Folktandvården Eastmaninstitutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dept. of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Dept. of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Scandinavian Centre for Orofacial Neuroscience (SCON), Denmark
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- Dept. of Prosthetic Dentistry, Folktandvården Eastmaninstitutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dept. of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dept. of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Scandinavian Centre for Orofacial Neuroscience (SCON), Denmark; Section of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Wohlrab T, Flechtenmacher S, Krisam J, Saure D, Wolff D, Frese C. Diagnostic Value of the Basic Erosive Wear Examination for the Assessment of Dental Erosion on Patients, Dental Photographs, and Dental Casts. Oper Dent 2019; 44:E279-E288. [PMID: 31034351 DOI: 10.2341/18-127-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this trial was to investigate the diagnostic value of the basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) in clinical use, on dental photographs, and on dental casts over a two-year follow-up period (2013-2015). According to the main hypothesis for longitudinal monitoring of dental erosion, the BEWE is equally reproducible by the three assessment methods. METHODS AND MATERIALS The clinical assessment included intraoral photographic documentation, dental impressions, oral examination, and assessment of BEWE. Clinical assessment of BEWE was done by one blinded examiner, whereas assessment on photographs and dental casts was performed by three calibrated examiners and repeated after 14 days. The three assessment methods were analyzed separately by longitudinal agreement and inter- and intrarater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient) alongside 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Comparing the longitudinal data of the years 2013-2015, clinical use and photographs showed no significant difference (p=0.0681-0.9963), whereas the statistical analysis showed a significant difference for dental casts by comparing data from 2013 vs 2014 (p=0.0266) as well as data from 2013 vs 2015 (p=0.0001). Statistical evaluation of overall BEWE showed an intrarater reliability of 0.79-0.91 for photographs and 0.60-0.87 for dental casts. The interrater reliability was 0.77 (95% CI=[0.69; 0.84]) for photographs and 0.63 (95% CI=[0.52; 0.72]) for dental casts. CONCLUSION This investigation showed that in longitudinal clinical monitoring, the assessment of the BEWE on patients and dental photographs yielded comparable results. In addition, based on these findings, the assessment of the BEWE on dental casts showed moderate reproducibility. Therefore, dental casts may be better used for laboratory assessment techniques.
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Mulic A, Árnadòttir IB, Jensdottir T, Kopperud SE. Opinions and Treatment Decisions for Dental Erosive Wear: A Questionnaire Survey among Icelandic Dentists. Int J Dent 2018; 2018:8572371. [PMID: 30515214 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8572371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Dental erosive wear (DEW) is common among children and adolescents, and a survey of Icelandic children showed that 30.7% of 15-year-olds were diagnosed with the condition. Objective. To gain knowledge about dental practitioners' experiences, opinions, and treatment decisions. Materials and Methods. A precoded questionnaire, previously used among Norwegian dentists, was sent electronically to all dentists in Iceland (n = 341). Results. The response rate was 64.2%, and 58% of dentists were male. More than half of the clinicians (54%) thought that prevalence had increased the last 10-15 years, and 67% reported it to be more common in male. Most (96%) recorded presence of DEW, but only 4% used a detailed scoring system. Lesions were mostly on occlusal surfaces of first mandibular molars (73%), on palatal in upper anterior teeth (61%), and on occlusal of maxillary first molars (36%). Most dentists (74%) reported a probable cause, e.g., high consumption of carbonated beverages (98%), acidic juices (68%), sport drinks (58%), reflux (54%), and eating disorders (20%). Dietary history was often recorded by 38%, and 65% never measured saliva. Most of the dentists (88%) treated patients themselves, and half of them preferred prevention with high fluoride and resin sealants. While some dentists wanted to restore teeth more invasively, most considered to restore with a filling. Conclusion. Icelandic dentists seem to be well educated for diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion, and dentists are aware of a minimally invasive approach. Clinical Significance. It is challenging for dentists to make the best treatment decision for patients with DEW, both in a short perspective and long perspective. At present, little is known about their knowledge and treatment approach, and there is no standard treatment which can be recommended. Therefore, the present study investigated dental practitioners' treatment decisions, as well as knowledge, experiences, and awareness of DEW.
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Marro F, De Lat L, Martens L, Jacquet W, Bottenberg P. Monitoring the progression of erosive tooth wear (ETW) using BEWE index in casts and their 3D images: A retrospective longitudinal study. J Dent 2018; 73:70-5. [PMID: 29660487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine if the Basic erosive tooth wear index (BEWE index) is able to assess and monitor ETW changes in two consecutive cast models, and detect methodological differences when using the corresponding 3D image replicas. METHODS A total of 480 pre-treatment and 2-year post-treatment orthodontic models (n = 240 cast models and n = 240 3D image replicas) from 120 adolescents treated between 2002 and 2013 at the Gent Dental Clinic, Belgium, were scored using the BEWE index. For data analysis only posterior sextants were considered, and inter-method differences were evaluated using Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, Kappa values and Mc Nemar tests (p < 0.05). Correlations between methods were determined using Kendall tau correlation test. RESULTS Significant changes of ETW were detected between two consecutive models when BEWE index was used to score cast models or their 3D image replicas (p < 0.001). A strong significant correlation (τb: 0.74; p < 0.001) was shown between both methods However, 3D image-BEWE index combination showed a higher probability for detecting initial surface changes, and scored significantly higher than casts (p < 0.001). Incidence and progression of ETW using 3D images was 13.3% (n = 16) and 60.9% (n = 56) respectively, with two subjects developing BEWE = 3 in at least one tooth surface. CONCLUSIONS BEWE index is a suitable tool for the scoring of ETW lesions in 3D images and cast. The combination of both digital 3D records and index, can be used for the monitoring of ETW in a longitudinal approach. The higher sensibility of BEWE index when scoring 3D images might improve the early diagnosis of ETW lesions. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The BEWE index combined with digital 3D records of oral conditions might improve the practitioner performance with respect to early diagnosis, monitoring and managing ETW.
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Alaraudanjoki V, Saarela H, Pesonen R, Laitala ML, Kiviahde H, Tjäderhane L, Lussi A, Pesonen P, Anttonen V. Is a Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) reliable for recording erosive tooth wear on 3D models? J Dent 2017; 59:26-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Revised: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Wetselaar P, Faris A, Lobbezoo F. A plea for the development of an universally accepted modular tooth wear evaluation system. BMC Oral Health 2016; 16:115. [PMID: 27809895 PMCID: PMC5094144 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-016-0309-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tooth wear is considered an increasing oral health problem. Due to its multifactorial nature, recognizing and diagnosing of tooth wear is difficult but nevertheless important. Over the years, a wide variety of evaluation systems has been developed, yet none of them is universally accepted. This has implications for both research and clinical practice. DISCUSSION This paper describes an in-depth analysis of four commonly used tooth wear evaluation systems, namely, the Eccles index, the Tooth Wear Index, the Lussi index, and the Basic Erosive Wear Examination. Comparing those systems revealed that despite several similarities, they differ considerably from each other. Notably, all four systems have their specific advantages and disadvantages. However, neither one of them meets all necessary characteristics of a hypothetical, broadly applicable tooth wear evaluation system. In fact, it is not realistic that a single system qualifies for all purposes (for example, diagnosing or monitoring individual patients, performing epidemiological studies, etc.). As a potentially feasible solution for this issue, the development of an evaluation system is recommended that consists of multiple, coherent modules, which cover different purposes.
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- P Wetselaar
- Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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O’Toole S, Mistry M, Mutahar M, Moazzez R, Bartlett D. Sequence of stannous and sodium fluoride solutions to prevent enamel erosion. J Dent 2015; 43:1498-503. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Severe tooth wear is the most common non-caries dental disease, and it can seriously affect oral health. Studying the tooth wear process is time-consuming and difficult, and technological tools are frequently lacking. This paper presents a novel method of digital simulation modeling that represents a new way to study tooth wear. First, a feature extraction algorithm is used to obtain anatomical feature points of the tooth without attrition. Second, after the alignment of non-attrition areas, the initial homogeneous surface is generated by means of the RBF (Radial Basic Function) implicit surface and then deformed to the final homogeneous by the contraction and bounding algorithm. Finally, the method of bilinear interpolation based on Laplacian coordinates between tooth with attrition and without attrition is used to inversely reconstruct the sequence of changes of the 3D tooth morphology during gradual tooth wear process. This method can also be used to generate a process simulation of nonlinear tooth wear by means of fitting an attrition curve to the statistical data of attrition index in a certain region. The effectiveness and efficiency of the attrition simulation algorithm are verified through experimental simulation.
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- Ning Dai
- College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Institution of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Al-Omiri MK, Sghaireen MG, Alzarea BK, Lynch E. Quantification of incisal tooth wear in upper anterior teeth: conventional vs new method using toolmakers microscope and a three-dimensional measuring technique. J Dent 2013; 41:1214-21. [PMID: 24012517 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Revised: 08/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to quantify tooth wear in upper anterior teeth using a new CAD-CAM Laser scanning machine, tool maker microscope and conventional tooth wear index. METHODS Fifty participants (25 males and 25 females, mean age = 25 ± 4 years) were assessed for incisal tooth wear of upper anterior teeth using Smith and Knight clinical tooth wear index (TWI) on two occasions, the study baseline and 1 year later. Stone dies for each tooth were prepared and scanned using the CAD-CAM Laser Cercon System. Scanned images were printed and examined under a toolmaker microscope to quantify tooth wear and then the dies were directly assessed under the microscope to measure tooth wear. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test was used to analyze the data. RESULTS TWI scores for incisal edges were 0-3 and were similar at both occasions. Score 4 was not detected. Wear values measured by directly assessing the dies under the toolmaker microscope (range = 113 - 150 μm, mean = 130 ± 20 μm) were significantly more than those measured from Cercon Digital Machine images (range=52-80 μm, mean = 68 ± 23 μm) and both showed significant differences between the two occasions. CONCLUSIONS Wear progression in upper anterior teeth was effectively detected by directly measuring the dies or the images of dies under toolmaker microscope. Measuring the dies of worn dentition directly under tool maker microscope enabled detection of wear progression more accurately than measuring die images obtained with Cercon Digital Machine. Conventional method was the least sensitive for tooth wear quantification and was unable to identify wear progression in most cases.
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- Mahmoud K Al-Omiri
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; Faculty of Dentistry, AlJouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
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