Another Name for Wearing Away of the Tooth Through Contact

question 10

Multiple Choice

Another name for wearing away of the tooth through contact with an opposing tooth is

• A) exfoliation
• B) attrition
• C) impaction
• D) resorption

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Definitions:

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