Abrasion (dental) 1915056 214795482 2008-05-25T08:59:55Z タチコマ robot 421426 robot Adding: [[pl:Abrazja (medycyna)]] Modifying: [[de:Abrasio dentium]] '''Abrasion''' is the loss of [[tooth]] structure by mechanical forces from a foreign element. If this force begins at the [[cementoenamel junction]], then progression of [[tooth loss]] can be rapid since [[tooth enamel|enamel]] is very thin in this region of the tooth. Once past the enamel, abrasion quickly destroys the softer [[dentin]] and [[cementum]] structures. Possible sources of this wearing of tooth are [[toothbrush]]es, [[toothpick]]s, [[floss]], and any dental appliance frequently set in and removed from the mouth. The appearance is commonly described as [[V-shaped]] when caused by excessive pressure during tooth brushing. The teeth most commonly affected are [[premolar]]s and [[Canine tooth|canine]]s. ==See also== *[[Attrition (dental)|Attrition]] *[[Erosion (dental)|Erosion]] *[[Abfraction]] *[[Bruxism]] ==References== *[http://www.thejcdp.com/issue001/gandara/introgan.htm The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice] *Summit, James B., J. William Robbins, and Richard S. Schwartz. "Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach." 2nd edition. Carol Stream, Illinois, Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc, 2001. ISBN 0-86715-382-2. {{Oral pathology}} [[Category:Dentistry]] [[Category:Teeth]] {{dentistry-stub}} [[zh-min-nan:Chhùi-khí ê boâ-sún]] [[de:Abrasio dentium]] [[pl:Abrazja (medycyna)]]