Advances in Understanding Role of Occlusal Force in Non-carious Cervical Lesions

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2025.12.002

Abstract

Abstract: Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) refer to the loss of dental hard tissue at the cervical region of teeth, the exact pathogenesis of which remains unclear, and effective prevention and treatment strategies are still lacking. The relationship between occlusal force and NCCL has long been a focus of research, as NCCL development may be associated with occlusal stress. This article reviews recent advances in studies exploring the biomechanical interactions between occlusal force and NCCL pathogenesis.

Key words: non-carious cervical defects, occlusal force

ZHOU Kaiyan, LI Song. Advances in Understanding Role of Occlusal Force in Non-carious Cervical Lesions[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2025, 41(12): 1025-1029.

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