Salt abrasion: Is it possible?

Abstract

Abrasion is the physical wearing of a tooth surface which can involve the presence of a foreign object repeatedly being in contact with the tooth. A 58-year-old male patient patient visited the dental clinic with discolored teeth. A detailed history revealed that the patient used mishiri mixed with powdered rock salt to brush his teeth daily which had severely abraded his teeth. Conditions such as abrasion may need active restorations. A general dental practitioner should be able to accurately identify the cause and treat the aesthetic and functional impairment as required.