Bruxism can cause the posterior teeth to appear________
flattened.
yellow.
to have sharp points on the facial surface.
mottled.
flattened.
Rationale: flattened – The repeated grinding of the teeth can cause the posterior as well as anterior teeth to become flattened.
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