ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry2016
Abfraction lesions: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 135 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of silver diamine fluoride, potassium nitrate, and glutaraldehyde in reducing the post vital tooth preparation hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of Indian Prosthodontic SocietyTrial
- Biomechanics of the tooth cervical region investigated using 3D digital image correlation, micro CT, and finite element analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Clinical Features of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions: An Observational Clinical Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2026Article
- Oral Clinical and Radiological Signs of Excessive Occlusal Forces in Bruxism.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Hunter-Schreger Bands: Clinical Implications and Future Directions, Scoping Review.International journal of dentistry · 2025Review
- Calcium, phosphate and fluoride ionic release from dental restorative materials for elderly population: anFrontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- The Stresses and Deformations in the Abfraction Lesions of the Lower Premolars Studied by the Finite Element Analyses: Case Report and Review of Literature.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Functional and aesthetical full-mouth rehabilitation of a patient with severely worn dentition and deep bite using minimally invasive approach in current vertical dimension: A 3-year follow-up.Clinical case reports · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Abfraction Lesions Restored with Three Dental Materials: A Comparative Study.Clinics and practice · 2023Article
- Stereomicroscopic Aspects of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Morphological and Optical Coherence Tomography Aspects of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- Introspection of the Etiopathological Mechanisms Underlying Noncarious Cervical Lesions: Analysis of the Different Theories and Their Impact on the Mineralized Structures of the Tooth.International journal of dentistry · 2023Review
- Progression of non-carious cervical lesions: 3D morphological analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Article
- [Efficacy of tunnel technique for treatment of gingival recession of upper adjacent teeth with noncarious cervical defect].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2021Article
- Objective assessment of simulated non-carious cervical lesion by tridimensional digital scanning.Clinical oral investigations · 2021Article
- Nonsurgical maxillary expansion in a 60-year-old patient with gingival recession and crowding.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2021Article
- Comparative Numerical Analysis between Two Types of Orthodontic Wire for the Lingual Technique, Using the Finite Element Method.Applied bionics and biomechanics · 2021Article
- Influence of cavity depth and restoration of non-carious cervical root lesions on strain distribution from various loading sites.BMC oral health · 2020Article
- Tooth surface loss: A review of literature.The Saudi dental journal · 2020Review
- Non-carious cervical lesions - can terminology influence our clinical assessment?British dental journal · 2019Review
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Abstract
Abfraction is a type of noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) characterized by loss of tooth tissues with different clinical appearances. Evidence supports that abfraction lesions, as any NCCLs, have a multifactorial etiology. Particularly, the cervical wear of abfraction can occur as a result of normal and abnormal tooth function and may also be accompanied by pathological wear, such as abrasion and erosion. The interaction between chemical, biological, and behavioral factors is critical and helps to explain why some individuals exhibit more than one type of cervical wear mechanism than others. In an era of personalized dentistry, patient risk factors for NCCLs must be identified and addressed before any treatment is performed. Marked variations exist in dental practice concerning the diagnosis and management of these lesions. The lack of understanding about the prognosis of these lesions with or without intervention may be a major contributor to variations in dentists' management decisions. This review focuses on the current knowledge and available treatment strategies for abfraction lesions. By recognizing that progressive changes in the cervical area of the tooth are part of a physiologically dynamic process that occurs with aging, premature and unnecessary intervention can be avoided. In cases of asymptomatic teeth, where tooth vitality and function are not compromised, abfraction lesions should be monitored for at least 6 months before any invasive procedure is planned. In cases of abfraction associated with gingival recession, a combined restorative-surgical approach may be performed. Restorative intervention and occlusal adjustment are not indicated as treatment options to prevent further tooth loss or progression of abfraction. The clinical decision to restore abfraction lesions may be based on the need to replace form and function or to relieve hypersensitivity of severely compromised teeth or for esthetic reasons.
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