In simple words, Erosion is a chemical reaction, it happens mostly on the lingual aspect of the teeth.

Aetiology

• Alcohol
• Soft drinks
• Citrus containing drinks
• Yoghurt based food
• Iron tablets
• Chlorine from swimming pool
• Working in an acid environment
• Oesophagal reflux disease

How does it look? It looks like a broad saucer shape %

• lesions appear grooves, wedge-shaped or irregular
• Highly polished surfaces are produced
• Hypersensitivity in dentin exposed lesion
• In some cases, caries can occur due to loss of enamel

Treatment

• Early Diagnosis- may stop the progress of erosion
• Dietary analysis:
  • Finish the meal with mil or cheese- neutralize pH of the oral cavity
  • Delay toothbrush by 20 to 60 mins after a meal in the night
  • Avoid holding and swishing of drink in mouth in the mouth
• Patient with GERD
• Materials that aid in remineralization and decrease sensitivity.
  • Fluoride mouth rinses
  • Varnishes
  • Desensitizing agents
• Dentin Bonding Agent- application to exposed dentin.

Maintence

• Nightguards like splints
• Oral hygiene monitoring
• Monitor tooth surface loss using intramural landmarks and die stone impression during the first visit of the patient.