Statement of problem It is unclear whether subjects who report tooth clenching and/or grinding have more noticeable clinical signs of dental attrition, abfractions, and occlusal pits on their natural teeth than subjects who do not report bruxism activity. Purpose The purpose of this study was to ...
In 1958, Barrett noted that teeth in modern populations rarely exhibit the patterns of wear seen occurring in a natural fashion in aboriginal civilizations.5Herein lies part of the dilemma faced by the profession today. Radical changes in our environment and diet over the past few centuries have ...