Table 1.
Tooth wear and bruxism intervention need stratification
| Risk factor | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | >40 | - | <40 | - |
| Bruxing history | N | - |
Long standing Childhood |
- |
| Present bruxing | Infrequent | - | Common | - |
| Disturbed sleep patterns | N | - | Y | - |
| Extent of attrition/tooth surface loss | Low | Medium | Extensive | - |
| Fractures of teeth/restorations | N | - | Y | - |
| Number of fractures of posterior teeth/restorations (only score if above = Y) | <3 | - | >3 | - |
| Soft tissue changes/injury | N | - | Y | - |
| GORD | N | - | Y | - |
| Psychological status | Low impact | - | High impact | - |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor/serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor use | N | - | Y | - |
| Dietary influences | N | - | Acid rich diet | - |
| Smoking | N | - | Y | - |
| Total | ||||
| 13-17 | Low need | - | - | - |
| 18-21 | Medium need | - | - | - |
| >22 | High need | - | - | - |