overeruption

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ eruption.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʌpʃən

Noun

overeruption (countable and uncountable, plural overeruptions)

1. (dentistry) The physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion.

   Overeruption can cause interferences in the occlusion and difficulty when constructing dentures.

Related terms

• overerupt
• undererupt
• undereruption

See also

• Dahl effect