ABSTRACT

Dental erosion is irreversible hard tissue loss resulting from any kind of chemical effect in the absence of bacterial, mechanical and traumatic causes. Diagnosis of erosion in the early period is very important since it is an irreversible process. Restorative treatment of teeth affected by erosion protects pulpal tissue, increases resistance of the tooth and sustains the continuation of oral hygiene and esthetics. However in most cases, restorative treatment is not preferred because of the difficulty of treatment, the risk of biomechanical failure and the cost of treatment. In this case, a prosthetic restoration would provide more succesful results in ensuring both esthetic and functional continuity. In this review, factors causing dental erosion and methods of treatment are presented.

Keywords: Dental erosion, protection, treatment