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Terminology of Erosive Tooth Wear: Consensus Report of a Workshop Organized by the ORCA and the Cariology Research Group of the IADR

  • Nadine Schlueter
  • , Bennett T Amaechi
  • , David Bartlett
  • , Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf
  • , Thiago Saads Carvalho
  • , Carolina Ganss
  • , Anderson T Hara
  • , Marie-Charlotte D N J M Huysmans
  • , Adrian Lussi
  • , Rebecca Moazzez
  • , Alexandre Rezende Vieira
  • , Nicola X West
  • , Annette Wiegand
  • , Alix Young
  • , Frank Lippert
  • University of Freiburg
  • Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Department of Prosthodontics, King's College London Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital London, London, United Kingdom.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
  • University of Bern
  • Department of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Dental Clinic of the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
  • Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Health Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
  • Radboud University Medical Center
  • Centre for Oral Clinical and Translational Sciences King's College London Faculty of Dentistry Oral & Craniofacial Sciences London UK
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Bristol
  • Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
  • University of Oslo

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Abstract

Our understanding of erosive tooth wear and its contributing factors has evolved considerably over the last decades. New terms have been continuously introduced, which frequently describe the same aspects of this condition, whereas other terms are being used inappropriately. This has led to unnecessary confusion and miscommunication between patients, professionals, and researchers. A group of 15 experts, selected by the European Organization for Caries Research (ORCA) and the Cariology Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), participated in a 2-day workshop to define the most commonly used terms in erosive tooth wear. A modified Delphi method was utilized to reach consensus. At least 80% agreement was achieved for all terms discussed and their definitions related to clinical conditions and processes, basic concepts, diagnosis, risk, and prevention and management of erosive tooth wear. Use of the terms agreed on will provide a better understanding of erosive tooth wear and intends to enable improved communication on this topic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-5
Number of pages5
JournalCaries research
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 14 Oct 2019

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