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Tooth Abrasion and Attrition (view source)
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[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]
[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]
[[File:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Teeth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]]
[[File:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tooth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]]
Tooth abrasion and attrition is wear on tooth surfaces that are in contact with one another or an abrasive surface. This usually results from tooth on tooth contact in certain [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusions]] and chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. tennis balls.
Tooth abrasion and attrition is wear on tooth surfaces that are in contact with one another or an abrasive surface. This usually results from tooth on tooth contact in certain [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusions]] and chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. tennis balls.