Dental Erosion: A Case Study of a Marathon Runner

From Volume 28, Issue 1, January 2001 | Pages 25-28

Authors

D. Moore

BDS, FDS RCS(Ed.)

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Manchester

Articles by D. Moore

M.A. Wilson

PhD, MDSc, FDS RCPS, DDPH

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Manchester

Articles by M.A. Wilson

Abstract

This paper presents a case study of a recreational runner who unwittingly has caused severe damage to her dentition through her lifestyle and dietary habits. It should serve as a reminder to all dental practitioners that dental problems occur even in patients who seem to be following a healthy lifestyle.

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