Erosão dentária: Relato de caso em paciente pediátrico.

Abstract

Dental erosion is characterized by the loss of superficial mineralized tissue due to a chemical process without bacterial involvement and strongly influenced by eating habits. Its etiology is multifactorial, being modulated by chemical, biological and behavioral factors, which are usually divided by extrinsic and intrinsic order. The intrinsic factors are those that are associated with the presence of gastric juice in the oral cavity. Extrinsic factors are related to eating habits as frequent intake of acidic beverages. One of the most common clinical features are lesions that can range from loss of glaze from enamel to dentin and pulp exposures. The present study aims to present a clinical case of a patient presenting erosion in multiple deciduous teeth. Patient L.S.F., male, five years old, attended the Dental Clinic, with complaint of pain in the upper molars. During the anamnesis the habit of frequent ingestion of acidic foods by the child was reported. Clinical examination revealed characteristic areas of erosion on teeth 54, 64, 74 and 84. Due to pain in teeth 54 and 64, temporary restorations of glass ionomer cement were performed. The mother was advised about the necessary preventive and control care, and the case is being followed up. It is concluded that the early diagnosis as well as the motivation of the mother and the child for the control of the lesions is of great importance.