Overeruption
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overeruption is a noun meaning (dentistry) The physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion.
Meaning
(dentistry) The physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion.
Example Sentences
Overeruption can cause interferences in the occlusion and difficulty when constructing dentures.
Word Forms
- overeruptions
Antonyms for overeruption
Common opposites include undereruption.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infraocclusion, overjet, buccoversion, overbite, crossbite, occlusal.
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