It is defined as the phenomenon in which there is an eruption of a crown of the tooth beyond the occlusal plane. It leads to inappropriate dispersal of occlusal forces that lead to trauma from occlusion. The phenomenon is most commonly seen in association with missing teeth in the opposite arch. It can be treated by orthodontic and endodontic treatment.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. When a tooth is extracted, the opposing tooth tends to compensate by over erupting, since there is no stop for the tooth to rest on.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have sensitivity on your wisdom tooth, you should re-evaluate the filling.
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