overeruption en · NOUN
Etymology
From over- + eruption.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overeruptions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |