Preventive and therapeutic strategies, in particular the role of fluorides, will be
presented with special emphasis on the histology and pathomechanism of
erosive tissue loss. The main topic of the presentation will be the current state
of knowledge about effective causal and symptomatic strategies for therapy of
erosion. Causal therapy essentially means the identification and elimination of
the acid source whilst symptomatic measures aim to strengthen or protect the
tooth surface so that both erosive demineralisation and loss of microhardness
are inhibited. Substances that lead to acid resistant mineral precipitations in or
on the tooth surface or that form permanent coatings are suitable for this. An
update on the role of fluorides and other active ingredients will be presented.
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