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DA08.10 category

Excessive attrition of teeth

Definition

Generalized attrition caused by excessive functional or parafunctional mandibular movements. Attrition is mechanical wear of the incisor or occlusal tooth structure as a result of functional or parafunctional movements of the mandible. Although a certain degree of attrition is expected with age, it is important to note abnormally advanced attrition.

Also indexed as

Excessive attrition of teethapproximal wear of teethocclusal wear of teeth

Nearby in Certain specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth