Investigation into the genesis of angular lesions at the cervical region of teeth

H Spranger

Investigation into the genesis of angular lesions at the cervical region of teeth

Quintessence Int. 1995 Feb;26(2):149-54.

Author

H Spranger¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Periodontology, University of Frankfurt/Main, School of Dentistry.

PMID: 7568726

Abstract

A review of the literature concerning the genesis of angular lesions of the teeth implicates occlusal stress as a critical component in the multifactorial etiology of these lesions. Clinical suggestions for the prevention and treatment of such defects are proposed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bite Force*
Dental Enamel / pathology
Dental Stress Analysis*
Dentin / ultrastructure
Elasticity
Humans
Microscopy, Electron
Tooth Abrasion / etiology*
Tooth Abrasion / pathology
Tooth Erosion / complications
Tooth Root / pathology*