extrusion of a tooth

ex·tru·sion of a tooth

elongation of a tooth; movement of a tooth in an occlusal or incisal direction.

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ex·tru·sion of a tooth

(eks-trūzhŭn tūth)

Elongation of a tooth; movement of a tooth in an occlusal or incisal direction.

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