Abfraction lesions are non-carious (not caused by decay), wedge-shaped indentations near the gumline that expose the sensitive dentin under the protective enamel (Sarode and Sarode, 2013). A clear understanding of the contributors to abfraction formation would have a major impact on clinical dentistry, potentially informing interventions to prevent these lesions. Knowing the causes of abfractions would also benefit forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology, since dental structures are widely used to determine aspects of a deceased individual’s identity, including their age, sex, population affinity, habits, and general lifestyle. However, there little consensus on the etiology of abfractions among the various disciplines affected (Jakupovic et al., 2014; Nascimento et al., 2016).
Abfraction Lesions: Analyzing the cause by identifying biological and lifestyle similarities
Resource Type
Poster
Event
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
Contributors
Allysha P Winburn (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
Publisher
University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
Format
pdf
Copyright
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Identifiers
99380090885106600
Academic Unit
Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2021; Anthropology; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities