Tooth Wear Flashcards
1
Q
What is attrition?
A
Contact between occluding surfaces.
2
Q
What can cause attrition?
A
Parafunction i.e. bruxism. Purposeless grinding.
3
Q
What is erosion?
A
Chemical wear that does not involve bacteria.
4
Q
What causes erosion?
A
Diet, regurgitation.
5
Q
What is a characteristic of erosion?
A
Cupping.
6
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Abnormal rubbing by a non-dental object.
7
Q
What surface area of the tooth is primarily affected with abrasion?
A
Gingival area
8
Q
What is a common cause of abrasion?
A
Using to much pressure when brushing/consistently brushing the same area.
