attrition; occlusal wear
Dental term for tooth wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact, such as from grinding or normal aging.
As attrition progresses, teeth may become shorter.
Teeth grinding is one cause of occlusal wear.
attrition; occlusal wear
Compound of 咬 (こう, 'to bite') and 耗 (もう, 'to wear down'). A technical term used in dentistry.