Erosive Tooth Wear Overview
Enamel wear (Erosive tooth wear)
Erosive tooth wear is a progressive, multifactorial condition that may have lasting effects.1 While enamel is equipped to respond to normal daily acid challenges, frequent and prolonged acid exposure can lead to progressive demineralisation. In this acidic environment, enamel may be unable to remineralise quickly enough between challenges to avoid permanent damage over time.1,2
With changes in diet and lifestyle, and increasing life expectancy, erosive tooth wear is becoming a significant challenge in the long-term management of dental health.3 Erosive damage may compromise dental health for the rest of the patient’s lifetime, potentially requiring repeated, expensive and complex restoration.3
Erosive tooth wear is a common problem4
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Erosive tooth wear statistics
Up to 1 in 3 young adults in Europe have significant erosive tooth wear.*5
*Data from 3,187 subjects aged 18–35 across 7 EU countries who participated in the ESCARCEL study (supported by GSK)
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Erosive tooth wear effects
Potential patient impact: Long-term erosive tooth wear can lead to a loss of enamel surface features, yellow appearance due to enamel translucency, occlusal cupping and dentine hypersensitivity.6
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Causes and mechanisms
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Impact on patient quality of life
Find out about the impact erosive tooth wear has on patients’ daily lives.
