This chapter provides tips for students on distinguishing between baby and adult teeth, identifying dental abnormalities like hypodontia, and understanding differential wear rates of materials to prevent tooth surface wear over time. It discusses the effects of various factors such as erosion, intake of acids, and the importance of adapting restorations to fit the patient's unique dentition and occlusion for longevity and success.
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When restoring molars, should we ALWAYS try to recreate textbook anatomy? (spoiler: NO WAY!)
What preventive measures can we use for toothwear?
Tooth Morphology in the Real world!
In this episode, Emma Hutchison and I explored the nuances of practical tooth morphology. Textbooks provide us with idealized versions of dental structures, but how do these perfect images translate into real-life practice? Can and should we aim to replicate these diagrams exactly in our dental work?
