咬こう耗もう症しょう

noun

attrition; occlusal wear

Dental term for tooth wear caused by tooth-to-tooth contact, such as from grinding or normal occlusion. Often used in clinical contexts.

See also: 咬耗

• 咬こう耗もう症しょうは、歯はぎしりが原げん因いんで進しん行こうすることがあります。

  Attrition can progress due to teeth grinding.

• 加か齢れいによる咬こう耗もう症しょうは、歯はの高たかさを減げん少しょうさせます。

  Age-related occlusal wear reduces tooth height.