overeruption
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Overeruption — is a term used in dentistry to describe the physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion. Because of the lack of opposing force and the natural eruptive potential of the tooth there is a tendency for the… … Wikipedia
extrusion — 1. A thrusting or forcing out of a normal position. 2. The overeruption or migration of a tooth beyond its normal occlusal position. e. of a tooth elongation of a tooth; … Medical dictionary
Temporary crown — A temporary crown is a provisional, short term restoration used in dentistry. Usually the temporary crown is constructed from a chemical cure composite, although alternative systems using aluminium crown forms are occasionally used by older… … Wikipedia
Occlusion (dentistry) — Occlusion, in a dental context, means simply the contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest.… … Wikipedia
Dahl appliance — A Dahl appliance is a dental appliance that includes a flat anterior bite plane that causes a planned posterior disclusion. The Dahl appliance causes Dahl effect dental adaptation; posterior overeruption and mild intrusion of the anterior teeth,… … Wikipedia
supraclusion — su·pra·clu·sion .sü prə klü zhən n SUPRAOCCLUSION * * * su·pra·clu·sion (soo″prə klooґzhən) the condition in which the occluding surface of a tooth extends beyond the normal occlusal plane. Called also overeruption and… … Medical dictionary
