overeruption
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -ʌpʃən
Noun
[edit]overeruption (countable and uncountable, plural overeruptions)
- (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.