Modern Disorders Affecting Hard Dental Tissue

The modern lifestyle we are in has caused the introduction of new diseases that has affected human dentition. There are several eating disorders that lead to the destruction of hard dental tissue; these include Binging, Bullemia, Anorexia and Gastro-esophageal Refluxes.
Erosive tooth wear is now the third most common observed oral condition. How to diagnose and treat these conditions can be a challenge, also prevention of tooth wear is equally important. This lecture will give a concise overview of the above topics.

Objectives

Diagnosis of eating disorders
Treatment options
Preventive measures