Tooth Migration
The movement of teeth into altered positions in relationship to the basal bone of the ALVEOLAR PROCESS and to adjoining and opposing teeth as a result of loss of approximating or opposing teeth, occlusal interferences, habits, inflammatory and dystrophic disease of the attaching and supporting structures of the teeth. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)
Year introduced: 1966(1965)
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Tree Number(s): C07.465.714.836, G10.549.830
MeSH Unique ID: D014085
Entry Terms:
- Migration, Tooth
- Tooth Drifting
- Tooth Drift