Tooth ankylosis
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title:
Tooth ankylosis
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Tooth ankylosis refers to a fusion between a tooth and underlying bony support tissues. In some species, this is a normal process that occurs during the formation or maintenance of the dentition. By contrast, in humans tooth ankylosis is pathological, whereby a fusion between alveolar bone and the cementum of a tooth occurs. In humans, this is a rare phenomenon in deciduous dentition and even more uncommon in permanent teeth. Ankylosis occurs when partial root resorption is followed by repair wi
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_ankylosis
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2023-09-27T23:46:12Z
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