Your patient presents with tooth structure that has been lost around occlusal restorations. The amalgam restorations appear raised from the surrounding demineralized tooth structure. Identify the traumatic injury to the teeth that has occurred:

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If erosion occurs in a restored tooth, the tooth structure is lost around the restoration, making the restoration appear raised. With attrition, the restoration would also be worn down with the tooth surface. With abrasion, the restoration would also be worn down with the tooth surface. With abfraction, the defect is seen in the cervical area of the teeth.

Your Patient Presents with Tooth Structure That Has Been Lost