In vitro evaluation of the early erosive lesion in polished and natural human enamel

Erosive tooth wear is a common oral condition which if not treated can compromise the longevity of teeth and a person ’s quality of life [1]. Understanding what happens in the early stages of this condition, particularly to the integrity of the enamel surface, should enable a better understanding of prevention [2]. The time acidic foods or drinks are exposed in the mouth during eating and or drinking is not preci sely known, due to individual variation, but it’s likely to be only for a few seconds.

Source: Dental Materials - July 6, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: P. Mylonas, R.S. Austin, R. Moazzez, A. Joiner, D.W. Bartlett Source Type: research