Question 240 · LDEK · Functional disorders of the masticatory system
Pathological tooth wear may be a consequence of:
1) bulimia nervosa;
2) bruxism;
3) para-functions;
4) malocclusion;
5) the action of chemical factors on the oral tissues.
The correct answer is:
2) bruxism;
3) para-functions;
4) malocclusion;
5) the action of chemical factors on the oral tissues.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 2.
- B. only 3.
- C. 2,3.
- D. 1,4,5.
- E. all above.
Hint
Tooth wear has mechanical (attrition, abrasion) and chemical (erosion) components; check each factor against both.
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