Abrasion (dental)
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'''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.
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