Occlusion & Wear
The Two Types of Erosion
The Two Types of Erosion
By Steve Ratcliff on March 29, 2013 | 0 commentsIn a previous article I talked about the difference between erosion and attrition. In the next few articles I'll be discussing the different kinds of erosion. Erosion or wear caused by the introduction of corrosive agents has a satiny finish and often occurs in areas where other tooth surfaces canât touch. Chemical corrosion is the most common cause of erosive wear and common causes are:
- Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Bulimia
- Acidic beverages
- Citrus fruits
- Habits


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