Tooth Wear

Tooth Wear

Interceptive treatment approach with minimally invasive protocols

This publication does not pretend to be a textbook; rather, it is a review of clinical procedures that can help the practitioner to find a proper protocol and select a suitable material to more selectively treat the various forms of tooth wear. It is based on more than 20 years of experience in this ever-increasing pathology. It is a ‘cookbook’ in a certain sense, with the main focus being the prevention of tooth wear progression with the use of noninvasive and affordable procedures in the proper timeframe, bearing in mind that comprehending this pathology is a lifelong endeavor. If there was no opportunity to intervene early enough, you will also find the ‘recipes’ needed for the proper use of indirect and CAD/CAM-produced restorations.

Contents
Chapter 1. Diagnosis and Prognosis of Tooth Wear
Chapter 2. Treatment Strategies
• Treatment Strategies
• Restorative Materials
• Treatment of Interfaces

Chapter 3. Occlusal and Functional Factors, Vertical Dimension of Occlusion
Chapter 4. Direct Techniques
• The Natural Layering Concept
• Freehand Anterior Restorations
• Strategies for Direct Posterior Restorations
• Freehand Posterior Restorations
• Partial Molding for Posterior Restorations
• Full Molding Technique

Chapter 5. Shell Techniques
Chapter 6. Indirect Techniques
• Adhesive Procedures
• Indirect Protocols
• Luting Procedures

Chapter 7. CAD/CAM Techniques
Chapter 8. Longevity and Maintenance
• Longevity and Follow-up
• Maintenance and Renewing
• Maintenance and Replacement
• Nightguards