causes for dental abfraction
It is now known that the cause of tooth abfraction can directly be linked to clenching and grinding of teeth. This can occur during the day but most of the time it occurs at nighttime when youâre asleep.
2013 2 Apr. A dental ABFRACTION is a notched-out area on the root of a tooth at the gumline. There are several causes for this. It can be caused by toothbrush wear over a period of timeâ¦usually by vigorous brushing in certain areas or by the use of a hard-bristled toothbrush.