Early Diagnosis and Monitoring

Early detection and diagnosis would pave way for early management to prevent further progression. It is important to bear in mind that patients can barely detect early enamel erosion due to its smooth and shiny appearance, and even when detected patients hardly seek treatment until when advanced and complicated by either dentin hypersensitivity or affecting patient’s esthetics. However, once diagnosed, risk assessment should be performed to discover the responsible risk factors, then the lesion should be measured, and treatment implemented, followed by monitoring on recall visits.⁵¹