infraclusion /in·fra·clu·sion/ (-kloo´zhun) a condition in which the occluding surface of a tooth does not reach the normal occlusal plane and is out of contact with the opposing tooth.
infraclusion
infraclusion (in´fr
kloo´zhn),
in·fra·clu·sion ( n fr -kl  zhn)n. A condition in which a tooth has failed to erupt to the plane of occlusion. Also called infraocclusion, infraversion. |
infraclusion
[in′frəklo̅o̅′zhən]
Etymology: L, infra, below + occludere, to close up
malocclusion in which a tooth has failed to erupt fully and reach the line of occlusion and is out of contact with the opposing tooth. Also called infraversion.
infraclusion (in´fr
kloo´zhn),n (infraversion) the position occupied by a tooth when it has failed to erupt sufficiently to reach the occlusal plane.
infraclusion
a condition in which the occluding surface of a tooth does not reach the normal occlusal plane and is out of contact with the opposing tooth.
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