eburnation

/ɛˌbərˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the formation of ivory or the process of becoming or making something ivory-like, especially in reference to teeth.

“The dentist explained that the patient’s teeth were undergoing eburnation due to their excessive fluoride consumption.”

Synonyms

  • dentinization
  • ivory formation

Antonyms

  • dental decay
  • tooth erosion