Brown Lesions in Dentin: Caries versus Erosion
Abstract
Mohamed A Bassiouny
Learning Objectives
Brown lesions in dentin and the differential diagnosis. Character- istics of carious lesions versus erosion lesions that are commonly found in human dentitions, and the key criteria for identification.
Introduction
The uncanny similarities in clinical features of brown lesions in the human dentition often causes a conflict in identification by cli- nicians [1]. Difficulty in recognizing and distinguishing the dif- ferences among these lesions and identifying the nature of their origin could, in turn, create an argument among dental profession- als. Whether these lesions are caused by dental caries or dental erosion, their etiologies become questionable, thus obscuring di- agnosis [2,3]. This may not skew treatment planning, but it could derail a proper course of prevention and certainly alter prognosis.