Clinical term
tooth wear
Gradual loss of tooth surface from grinding, abrasive brushing or acid, leading to shortened, sensitive or thinning teeth.
Also called: attrition, abfraction, abrasion
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideSevere Tooth Wear from Grinding and Face Shape
Where we discuss tooth wear
- Aggressive Toothbrushing and Enamel Abrasion at Gums
- Full Mouth Reconstruction for Severe Tooth Wear
- Tooth Wear and Enamel Loss From Heavy Clenching
- Loss of Bite Height and Facial Collapse
- Severe Tooth Wear from Grinding and Face Shape
- Tooth Width to Length Ratios in Aesthetic Restorations
- Uneven Bite Pressure and Tooth Abfraction Lesions
- Crossbite Complications on Jaw Joints and Tooth Wear
- Deep Bite Complications on Palate Tissue and Lower Teeth
- Tooth Attrition, Erosion, and Abrasion Differences and Treatments
- Enamel Microabrasion for Removing Superficial Tooth Stains
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