INDIRECT RESTORATION OF EROSIVE DENTAL LESIONS: CASE PRESENTATION

Abstract

Dental erosion is a dental non-cariogenic lesion produced by internal (gastro oesophageal reflux, regurgitations, gastro-intestinal diseases, symptoms associated to bulimia) or external factors (foods, beverages, erosive drugs). The treatment of non-cariogenic lesions is complex. It will include the removal of causal factors and preventive-therapeutical measures aiming to increase the resistance of dental tissues by remineralization. The coronal reconstruction varies from direct composite resins restorations to indirect restorations (veneers, inlays, crowns) in severe cases. The aim of this study is to present and discuss a clinical case of dental erosion produced by GERD (gastro oesophageal reflux disease) associated with frequent consume of acid foods (citrics). Conclusions. The treatment of dental lesions produced by erosions, using non-prep ceramic micro-veneers, represent an affordable, esthetical, biological and functional therapeutic solution, with optimal results both for patient and dental team.

Keywords

• dental erosion
• remineralization.
• salivary micro-crystallization index
• wine