Another name for wearing away of the tooth through contact with an opposing tooth is
A) exfoliation
B) attrition
C) impaction
D) resorption

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Attrition is the wearing away of a tooth through contact of its functioning surfaces with an opposing tooth.Exfoliation is the process by which the roots of primary teeth are dissolved and resorbed.Impaction is a term descriptive of teeth that do not completely erupt but remain embedded in bone or soft tissue.Resorption,as it applies to exfoliation of teeth,is a phenomenon caused by osteoclastic cells,which destroy the roots of deciduous teeth.Note that "clasts" are destructive cells whereas "blasts" are formative cells.

Another Name for Wearing Away of the Tooth Through Contact