Perimolysis is_____________?
Correct answer: A. Tooth wear due to gastric secretion
- A. Tooth wear due to gastric secretion
- B. Tooth wear due to bruxism
- C. Tooth wear due to dentifrices
- D. Peripheral blood cell destruction
Explanation
Perimolysis is chemical erosion of tooth surfaces caused by repeated exposure to gastric acid, as in vomiting or reflux. Bruxism causes attrition, while dentifrices mainly cause abrasion.
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