extrusion (redirected from Extruder)

ex·tru·sion (k-strzhn)

n.

1. A thrusting or forcing out of a normal position.

2. The eruption or migration of a tooth beyond its normal occlusal position.

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extrusion

(ikstroo´zhn),
n the movement of teeth beyond the natural occlusal plane that may be accompanied by a similar movement of investing tissues. See also eruption, continuous.

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extrusion

a pushing out; e.g. an orthodontic procedure which makes a tooth emerge further from its alveolus.