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Tooth Attrition

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  1. Epidemiology
    1. More common in older patients
  2. Causes
    1. Teeth worn down by repetitive chewing
  3. Signs
    1. Flattening of biting surface (attrition)
    2. Enamel worn away, exposing underlying dentin
    3. Dentin may be yellow or brown stained

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