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A patient presents with rounded cup-shaped depressions on the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth. What type of tooth wear is this?

  1. Erosion
  2. Attrition
  3. Abfraction
  4. Abrasion
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Correct answer: A. Erosion

Cupping refers to rounded depressions on occlusal surfaces caused by acid erosion, often linked to dietary habits, GERD, or other acidic exposures.

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