Enamel wear: Overview
Enamel wear (acid erosion)
Enamel wear is a progressive, multifactorial condition that may have lasting effects.1 While enamel is equipped to respond to normal daily acid challenges, frequent and prolonged acid exposure can lead to progressive demineralisation. In this acidic environment, enamel may be unable to remineralise quickly enough between challenges to avoid permanent damage over time.1,2
With changes in diet and lifestyle, and increasing life expectancy, enamel wear is becoming an increasingly significant challenge in the long-term management of dental health.3
Enamel wear is a common problem4,5
-
Over 50% of patients between the ages of 18-35 exhibit tooth surface loss*4
*Data from 3,187 subjects aged 18–35 across 7 EU countries who participated in the ESCARCEL study (supported by GSK)
-
57% of patients could be at risk of enamel wear*4
*Data from Bartlett DW, et al. J Dent 2013;41:1007-1013.
-
Potential patient impact: Long-term enamel wear can lead to a loss of enamel surface features, yellow appearance due to enamel translucency, occlusal cupping and dentine hypersensitivity5
Read more about enamel wear
Impact on patient quality of life
Find out about the impact enamel wear has on patients’ daily lives.
