infraclusion Definition
- 1a situation where a tooth is not fully erupted and is partially or completely covered by the gum tissue or bone
- 2the opposite of overeruption
Using infraclusion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infraclusion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dentist recommended surgery to correct the infraclusion of my wisdom teeth.
Example
Infraclusion can cause problems with chewing and bite alignment.
infraclusion Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for infraclusion
- overeruption
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Summary: infraclusion in Brief
Infraclusion [in-fruh-kloo-zhuhn] is a dental condition where a tooth is not fully erupted and is partially or completely covered by gum tissue or bone. It can cause problems with chewing and bite alignment, and is the opposite of overeruption.
