Treating Anterior Tooth Surface Loss
摘要
This chapter is the first of two chapters on tooth surface loss and will focus on anterior teeth. The text begins with the description of the various aetiological factors that can result in tooth surface loss. The proceeding section then outlines management strategies for prevention and the challenges in restoring the ‘worn’ tooth. The Dahl concept is explained with different aspects of restoration material choice, the advantages and disadvantages of each. The chapter concludes with techniques in restoration, both direct and indirect with more specific techniques utilising various matrices.