dental impaction

impaction

 [im-pak´shun]

the condition of being wedged in firmly.

bony impaction a dental impaction in which the blockage consists of both bone and soft tissue.

dental impaction the blocking of a tooth by a physical barrier, such as a neighboring tooth, so that it cannot erupt; see also impacted tooth.

Impaction of the third molar. From Dorland's, 2000.

fecal impaction see fecal impaction.

soft tissue impaction a dental impaction in which the blockage consists of soft tissue only.

Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

den·tal im·pac·tion

confinement of a tooth in the alveolus and prevention of its eruption into normal position.
See also: impacted tooth.

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dental impaction

Dentistry The interlocking of teeth, especially of wisdom teeth, in which the crown of a developing/emerging tooth is locked by another crown Clinical Pain, displacement of teeth, changed “bite” Management Analgesics, antibiotics, surgical removal

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den·tal im·pac·tion

(dentăl im-pakshŭn)

Confinement of a tooth in the alveolus and prevention of its eruption into normal position.

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den·tal im·pac·tion

(dentăl im-pakshŭn)

Confinement of a tooth in alveolus and prevention of its eruption into normal position.
See also: impacted tooth

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012