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Which of the following is a common consequence of bruxism (teeth grinding)?

  1. Enamel craze lines and attrition
  2. Dental caries
  3. Periapical abscess
  4. Gingival enlargement
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Correct answer: A. Enamel craze lines and attrition

Bruxism is the parafunctional habit of grinding or clenching teeth. The mechanical forces involved cause attrition — the pathological wearing away of tooth structure at occlusal, incisal, and proximal surfaces — and enamel craze lines, which are fine vertical fractures in enamel due to repeated stress. Over time, severe bruxism can lead to loss of vertical dimension, hypersensitivity, pulpitis, cracked tooth syndrome, muscle hypertrophy (particularly the masseter), and temporomandibular joint disorders.

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