Terminology of erosive Toothwear:consensus report of a workshop organised by ORCA and Cariology Research Group of IADR

• Published in: Caries Research
• Main Authors: Schlueter, Nadine, Amaechi, Bennett, Bartlett, David, Buzalaf, Marilia, Carvalho, Thiago, Ganss, Carolina, Hara, Anderson, Huysmans, Marie-Charlotte, Lussi, Adrian, Moazzez, Rebecca, Vieira, Alexandre, West, Nicola, Wiegand, Annette, Young, Alix, Lippert, Frank
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Terminology; Toothwear; Orca
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/1983/d89e5468-cdc5-4e47-87da-f143197c8537; https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/d89e5468-cdc5-4e47-87da-f143197c8537; https://doi.org/10.1159/000503308; https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/files/206349965/download_mm_cre_709_Schlueter.pdf

Our understanding of erosive tooth wear and its contributing factors has evolved considerably over the last decades. New terms have been introduced continuously to describe often the same aspects of this condition, whereas others are being used inappropriately. This has led to unnecessary confusion and miscommunication between patients, professionals and researchers. A group of 15 experts, selected by the European Organization for Caries Research and the Cariology Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research, participated in a two-day workshop to define the most commonly used terms in erosive tooth wear. A modified Delphi method was utilized to reach consensus. At least 80% agreement was achieved for all terms discussed and their definitions related to clinical conditions and processes, basic concepts, diagnosis, risk, prevention and management of erosive tooth wear. Use of the agreed terms will provide a better understanding of erosive tooth wear and intends to enable improved communication on this topic