... Abstract The development of the human dentition is prone to disruption due to its delicate and complex nature – including variations in tooth number and anatomical form and in the characteristics of enamel, dentine, and cementum. This chapter will focus on developmental defects of dental enamel...

... Abstract This chapter provides a tool for the integration of new concepts and biomaterials related with the resin-dentine interface. The principles of dentine demineralisation and remineralisation that shape modern restorative dentistry practices, as well as considerations for the selection...

... Abstract Dentine hypersensitivity is a common oral pain condition affecting many individuals. The aetiology is multifactorial; however, over recent years the importance of erosion has become more evident. For dentine hypersensitivity to occur, the lesion must first be localised on the tooth...

... Abstract Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a common, painful dental condition with a multi-factorial aetiology. The hydrodynamic mechanism theory to explain dentine sensitivity also appears to fit DH: lesions exhibiting large numbers of open dentinal tubules at the surface and patent to the pulp...

... Abstract Dentine hypersensitivity is a common oral complaint, affecting the teeth of many individuals.The aetiology is multifactorial; however, over recent years the role of erosion hasbecome more and more important. For dentine hypersensitivity to occur, the lesion must firstbe localised...

... bacterial driven tissue demineralization followed by the degradation of the extracellular dentin matrix. Due to the complex composition and ultrastructure, preventive strategies targeting the mineral phase of dentin are insufficient for managing the prevention and progression of root caries. However...

... Abstract Although the discussion about the amount of carious dentin to be removed during cavity preparation is quite old, concepts for caries removal have evolved and changed considerably over the last decades. The antiquate understanding that it was necessary to eliminate the microbial...

..., whereby the sequence and spread can be monitored. It is optimal to describe such changes using thin undecalcified tooth sections as an overview can be given of both enamel demineralization and pulp-dentine reactions. Also, an optimal understanding is achieved if the clinical status of carious lesion...

... Abstract When dental caries or erosive tooth wear lesions progress into dentin, the speed of their progression into the pulp will be modulated in part by the quality of the dentin physiology of the tooth. Some individuals may have dentin that allows for quicker progression of lesions...

... present the histological changes to the dentin and pulp, occurring physiologically or in response to caries lesions. We focus on the histological features specific to RC lesions, discussing the assessment of lesion activity. The physiological changes occurring to the dentin and pulp are the formation...

... Abstract When dental caries or erosive tooth wear lesions progress into dentin, the speed of their progression into the pulp will be modulated in part by the physiology of the dentin-pulp complex. In some individuals, this physiology allows for a quicker progression of the lesions. Research...

... damages the dental mineralized tissues, namely the dental cementum and dentin. In addition to the demineralization and exposure of the dentin or the cementum organic matrix, acid production by cariogenic bacteria induces the activation of endogenous (host-derived) enzymes within the dentin and saliva...

... have an effect on the pulp such as preparation trauma, tooth hypersensitivity, and the use of liners will be described. In the second part, the challenges and limitations of adhesive bonding to (sound and carious) dentine will be discussed. Lastly, recommendations on the suitability of different...

... dentine. This means removal to hard dentine around the periphery, to firm dentine centrally for optimising restoration longevity and allowing a tight cavity seal. For deep lesions in teeth with vital pulps (without irreversible pulpitis), maintaining pulp vitality is critical. Dental practitioners should...

... been based around the clinical consequences of the disease: soft, leathery, firm and hard dentine. The 3 main carious tissue removal options are described as: (1) selective removal of carious tissue (to both soft and firm dentine), (2) stepwise removal, and (3) non-selective removal to hard dentine...