Tooth Attrition

Aka: Tooth Attrition

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II. Epidemiology

  1. More common in older patients

III. Causes

  1. Teeth worn down by repetitive chewing

IV. Signs

  1. Flattening of biting surface (attrition)
  2. Enamel worn away, exposing underlying dentin
  3. Dentin may be yellow or brown stained

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