Tooth wear in the adult dentition continues to be a growing burden at all levels of severity. A body of evidence is increasing that describe methods for interim to longer term rehabilitation of such dentitions, much of which can avoid the necessity for destructive full coverage restoration.

• To revisit (briefly) the aetiology of tooth wear
• To consider the contemporary evidence base for tooth wear treatment modalities
• To consider options available for monitoring, treating and maintaining the worn dentition in Practice