overeruption

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Etymology

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From over- +‎ eruption.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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.
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