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Caries Process, Prevention, and Management: Erosion

Course Number: 716

Protecting Affected Tooth Surface from Further Erosive Damage

While the patient is undergoing treatment for the existing ETW has been instituted, one of the following treatment modalities may be considered for protection of the remaining tooth tissue from further erosive damage; dentine bonding agents, adhesively retained composite resin, porcelain veneers, or fluoridated sealants.51,53,63 In advanced cases, the worn dentition should be managed by restorative treatment.63