RESTORATION OF THE BADLY WORN DENTITION

Attrition is a natural process however dental enamel is the hardest tissue of the body and teeth should last a lifetime. Excessive wear of teeth is usually a consequence of parafunctional activity such as clenching or grinding. These are unproductive movements associated with stress or nervous disorders. Malocclusions and misalignments of teeth are associated with greater tooth wear and TMD disorders .....