The Wearing Away of Tooth Structure During Mastication Is Termed

question 44

Multiple Choice

The wearing away of tooth structure during mastication is termed

• A) attrition.
• B) erosion.
• C) abrasion.
• D) abfraction.

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Definitions:

Vestibulocochlear

Pertaining to the vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the eye's movements and the muscles that control them.

Optic

Relating to the eye or vision, often used in conjunction with nerves, pathways, or diseases affecting sight.

Positron Emission Tomography

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