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Orthodontic Extrusion
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Definition
: Orthodontic movement in the coronal direction achieved by outward tension on the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. It does not include the operative procedure that CROWN LENGTHENING involves.
See Also
Crown Lengthening
Other names
Tooth Extrusions; Orthodontic Extrusions; Forced Eruptions; Extrusion, Tooth; Extrusion, Orthodontic; Eruption, Forced; Forced Eruption; Tooth Extrusion