Affiliation:
1. Former Professor of Prosthodontics at Mohamed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), DHCC, Dubai, UAE
Abstract
This narrative review describes techniques and materials available to restore the worn dentition. Emphasis is given to application of composite resin as this material can be bonded to worn surfaces and is easily adjusted either within an existing or at an increased vertical dimension. The relevance of the differences in the composition of glass ceramics and polycrystalline ceramics for restoration in various wear scenarios are discussed. Removable dentures are still appropriate in certain circumstances, but require an understanding of their limitations. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Young and old patients with a range of aetiologies and presentations expect dentists to know how best to restore their disordered, worn dentition.