Genes a factor in fighting dental erosion -

Erosive tooth wear is a growing problem. While the causes are many, from increased consumption of soda and acidic food, we now know that genes play a role too. A recent NIOM study looks delves into the subject matter.

Genetic Aspects of Dental Erosive Wear and Dental Caries (Review Article) -

The present review aims to give an overview of the literature focusing on novel genetic aspects of dental erosion and dental caries. Once the tooth erupts into the oral cavity, the regenerative capability of enamel is fundamentally limited due to the loss of dental epithelium during eruption. The susceptibility or resistance to dental erosion and caries is presumably a result of environmental, phenotypic, and/or genetic influence. Even though it is evident that individuals frequently exposing their teeth to acid and sugar are at high risk of developing dental erosion and caries, the findings exclusively based on these factors are elusive.

Knowledge on and treatment practices of erosive tooth wear among Finnish dentists -

The aim of the study was to investigate Finnish dentists’ knowledge on and means of recording, detecting and
diagnosing erosive tooth wear (ETW). Treatment options and possible differences in treatment decisions
between general and specialized dentists were also evaluated.

Erosive properties of sour sweets and drinks -

Dental erosion has a multifactorial etiology with contributions from chemical, biological and behavioral factors. In terms of chemical factors, type of foods and drinks is important. The chemical factors that determine whether foods and drinks are erosive are low pH, type of acid, meaning a low acid dissociation constant (pKa), high buffer capacity and low […]

Meet NIOM at CED-IADR in Madrid on September 19th -

NIOM scientist Aida Mulic is among the lecturers behind the symposium “Dental erosion – the new toothache.” Meet her and our CEO, Professor Jon E. Dahl, after the event.