Dental Erosion Index
The Dental Erosion Index is a systematic clinical assessment tool that quantifies the severity of tooth surface loss caused by non-carious erosive agents (acidic substances, mechanical abrasion, or biological factors). Multiple index systems exist (e.g., Lussi Index, Basic Erosive Wear Examination or BEWE), each scoring erosion based on the extent and depth of surface loss on coronal and cervical tooth surfaces. Erosion assessment is critical for identifying patients at risk for advanced tooth loss, determining preventive interventions, and guiding restorative management.
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- Lussi, A., Jaeggi, T., & Zero, D. (2004). The role of diet in the aetiology of dental erosion. Caries Research, 38(1), 34-44. · DOI 10.1159/000074360
- Bartlett, D. W., Lussi, A., West, N. X., Bouchard, P., Sanz, M., & Bourgeois, D. (2013). Prevalence, aetiology and consequences of erosive tooth wear. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 121(1), 1-6. · URL
- Ericson, D., & Ericson, T. (2010). Erosion of the teeth in patients with eating disorders. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 68(5), 297-304. · URL
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