Tooth Abrasion

Aka: Tooth Abrasion

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II. Causes

  1. Recurrent Trauma
    1. Opening bobby pins with teeth
    2. Holding nails between teeth

III. Signs

  1. Tooth Biting surface abraded and notched
  2. Differs from Hutchinson's Teeth
    1. Sides do not taper
    2. Tooth size and spacing are normal

IV. Differential Diagnosis

  1. Hutchinson's Teeth

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