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Interceptive and selective treatment using no-prep & ultra-conservative adhesive techniques: the missing protocols in tooth wear management
Erosion, awake and sleep bruxism are widely spread disorders; resulting tooth structure attrition and erosion not only affect oral health and function but also have detrimental impact on esthetics. The growing incidence of these pathologies mandates early diagnosis so that proper preventive or at least interceptive measures are taken. New scientific and clinical evidencesupports the application of risk factor oriented clinical approach to treat various forms of tooth wear. The program will particularly focus on interceptive treatment strategies based on “no-prep” or ultra-conservative adhesive techniques, having great potential for treating nearly all patients before they reach more severe tissue loss. Various clinical protocols will be introduced which address different wear patterns and levels and also how restorations are maintained over time (refreshing and renewing). Long-term results will complete the topic overview together with relevant literature data.