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Abrasion
Meaning: Wear of tooth structure caused by external objects, most commonly aggressive brushing with hard bristles.
In practice: Notches near the gumline were due to abrasion from scrubbing with a hard toothbrush.
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Which word means: Painless fluid-filled swelling inside the lip caused by a blocked or damaged minor salivary gland.
Answer: Mucocele
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Answer: Malocclusion
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