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Dental Research and Management (ISSN: 2572-6978)

Keywords

Dental Abfraction

A Dental Abfraction is a notched-out area on the root of a tooth at the gumline. Abfractions are caused by occlusal forces.  Abfraction lesions are lost tooth structure which exposes the softer portions of the teeth, like dentin, it can cause tooth sensitivity and mimic the symptoms of a cavity. There are several causes for this. It can be caused by toothbrush wear over a period of time usually by vigorous brushing in certain areas or by the use of a hard-bristled toothbrush. The hard enamel of the tooth is unaffected while the softer root becomes worn, creating a notch at the gumline of the tooth.

Dental Research and Management is an open access dentistry journal which publishes Research/Review/Mini-Review/Short communication/Case Reports related to Dentistry. Dental Research and Management publishes articles related to above but not limited to it. All the articles related to dentistry are published online and are available to the readers worldwide without any Subscription Charge. Dental Research and Management is the Journal maintained by Edelweiss publications, which ensures of Rapid Peer review with the help of its Editorial Board.

Editorial Board

Jhon Smith

Professor

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Jhon Smith

Professor

editor
Jhon Smith

Professor

editor
Jhon Smith

Professor

editor