Attrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is attrition
A
Loss of tooth substance or of a restoration as a result of tooth to tooth contact
2
Q
What is the aetiology of attrition
A
- Tooth clenching/ grinding
- Normal function with hard/ gritty foood
- MDMA
- SSRI
- Lack of poster support
3
Q
Describe the clinical presentation attrition
A
- Wear facets
- Loss of crown height
- Surface meet precisely
- Enamel and dentine wear at the same rate
