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	abrasion, attrition, erosion, excoriation, wear	abrasione; attrito
1. the abnormal wearing away of a substance or tissue by a mechanical process. 2. the grinding or wearing away of tooth substance by mastication, incorrect brushing methods, bruxism, or similar causes.

	compensatory abrasion	abrasione compensatoria


	gingival abrasion	abrasione gengivale
the attrition (scraping or wearing away) of the gingival tissue by harsh irritants such as coarse foods or faulty toothbrushing.

	gingival retraction; gingival recession; gum recession; gingival abrasion; ulatrophia	recessione della gengiva
the apical migration of the gingival crest. atrophy of the gingival margin associated with inflammation, apical migration (proliferation) of the epithelial attachment, and resorption of the alveolar crest.

	occlusal abrasion	abrasione occlusale


	tooth abrasion	abrasione dei denti


	toothbrush abrasion	abrasione da spazzolino da denti

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