Noncarious cervical lesions: Prevalence, etiology, and management

In this chapter, current theoretical information and evidence-based clinical management strategies for noncarious cervical lesions are presented. Topics addressed include the prevalence, etiology, clinical presentation, and noninvasive and invasive management of lesions created by the loss of hard tissue from the cervical areas of teeth through processes unrelated to caries lesion formation. Treatment modalities outlined range from noninvasive to invasive and include dentin desensitization and/or periodontal management as well as restorative therapy using different restorative materials.