GIC Restoration of Cervically Abraded Teeth

Abstract

In current times, dental abrasion has become a common pathologic condition. It is most commonly seen at the cervical necks of teeth, but can occur in any area, even inter-dentally from vigorous and incorrect use of dental floss. Clinically, at the beginning it is small horizontal groove near the cemento-enamel junction; However, then the walls form a wedge with polished, glassy surfaces and tactile sensitivity. The treatment approach for cervical abrasion must not be based only on restorative procedures since a variety of causative and aggravating factors are related to their formation. The current article discusses a treatment protocol and techniques for the restoration of non-carious Class V lesions and presents a clinical case in which restoration is achieved with the conventional Glass Ionomer Cement