ÇOCUKLARDA DENTAL EROZYON VE KORUYUCU UYGULAMALAR

Abstract

Dental erosion is irreversible and progressive destruction of dental hard tissues without bacterial relationship. Internal and external acid sources that causes the formation of acidic pH in the oral environment, plays a role in the formation of dental erosion. While dietary acidic drinks and foods and drugs used are creating external acid sources, gastrooesophageal reflux and vomiting causes of internal acid source reach the oral cavity. In addition , bavarage intake with baby bottle, drinking can of carbonated beverages by foaming at the mouth and following acidic food consumption brushing teeth with an abrasive featured toothpaste and excessive force, increase the risk of dental erosion formation. The most common erosion areas are occlusal surface of the molars and palatal and incisal surfaces of the incisors. Dentin involvement of erosion in primary teeth is faster than permanent teeth, due to morphological differences and thinner enamel structure. In the prevention of dental erosion, firstly, patients and parents should be informed about food and beverages which has high erosive potential. Consumption of acidic foods and beverages should be limited and only at meal time. Patients who has dental erosion risk, should be recommended use of low abrazive toothpaste with high fluoride content and a soft-bristled toothbrush. In primary dentition, restorative treatment of erosion lesions is not indicated if the child does not have any symptoms. In the case of tooth sensitivity, small areas of erosion observed can be covered with resin materials. Depending on the etiologic factors, severity and progressive pattern of disease, all patients with dental erosion should be checked regularly