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Supraeruption

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.

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Should I need to remove my lower left wisdom tooth after extracting upper left wisdom tooth?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I had cheek biting on the left side, and I removed my left upper wisdom tooth before three months. I have a white line and patch adjacent to the lower left wisdom tooth. I also have some white dots over the cheek. I had some sensitivity issue in the left lower wi...  Read Full »


Dr. Prerna Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have sensitivity on your wisdom tooth, you should re-evaluate the filling. However, if it is not severe and increasing in nature, please wait for sometime, and it can subside on its own. The presence of wisdom tooth will not interfere with the braces treatment. ...  Read Full »

Will wisdom tooth come down to the empty space in lower jaw?

Query: Hello doctor, I had my last molar extracted about a year ago, and never had my top wisdom teeth pulled. Is it possible for my wisdom tooth to try to come down in the empty space that the molar was extracted? I have a swollen jaw and slight pain when touched.  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I 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. This is called as supra eruption. From your query and the details provided, it looks like your upper wisd...  Read Full »

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