A functional aspect of anterior attrition or flaring and mode of treatment
Yaffe, A.; Hochman, N.; Ehrlich, J.
International Journal of Prosthodontics 5(3): 284-289
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0893-2174 PMID: 1524652 Document Number: 398580
The phenomenon of occlusal wear has been generally reported, with no distinction being made between wear of the anterior or posterior teeth. This paper describes a group of patients without oral habits and exhibiting anterior tooth attrition or flaring with minimal posterior tooth attrition. The mandibular anterior movement patterns of the patients studied were evaluated using a Sirognathography. These patterns appear to be the etiology for the anterior attrition or flaring present. A treatment mode allowing coexistence of this phenomenon with an anterior guidance that does not interfere with the mastication pattern is proposed. A hypothesis that might explain the clinical findings and a mode of treatment are described.