Tooth Migration

Overview

The movement of teeth into altered positions in relationship to the basal bone of the ALVEOLAR PROCESS and to adjoining and opposing teeth as a result of loss of approximating or opposing teeth, occlusal interferences, habits, inflammatory and dystrophic disease of the attaching and supporting structures of the teeth. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)

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Quick facts about Tooth Migration

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dentistry

MeSH classification

C07.465.714.836|G10.549.830

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