Abrasion (Dentistry)

Abrasion means mechanical grinding. This is a pathological process of tooth tissue loss that affects the area of ​​the corona dentis ("wedge-shaped defect") of the canine and premolar caused by an extraordinary mechanical influence. Extraordinary mechanical influences include: As a result of long-term abrasion, there is a gradual loss of hard dental tissues, which manifests itself in increased sensitivity of the teeth. In the case of wedge-shaped defects, there is also a risk of exposing the pulp and breaking off the crown.
 * bad brushing technique ;
 * prosthesis pressure;
 * toothpastes with an abrasive effect (cause surface [[enamel] defects );
 * bad habits;
 * hard toothbrushes (they cause wedge-shaped defects on the necks of the teeth during the horizontal tooth cleaning technique);
 * genetic predisposition;
 * occupational disease (glaziers).


 * Example: Abrasion of hard dental tissues with an inappropriate toothbrush, bruxism, bad orthodontic situation, ...

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