Concrescence
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Concrescence is a condition of teeth where the cementum
overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed to trauma
or crowding of teeth. tizaak Surgical separation of the teeth may be necessary if one is to be extracted
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Cementum
Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. Cementum is excreted by cells called cementoblasts within the root of the tooth and is thickest at the root apex. These cementoblasts develop from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the connective tissue of the dental...
overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed to trauma
Physical trauma
Trauma refers to "a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident." It can also be described as "a physical wound or injury, such as a fracture or blow." Major trauma can result in secondary complications such as circulatory shock, respiratory failure and death...
or crowding of teeth. tizaak Surgical separation of the teeth may be necessary if one is to be extracted
Extraction (dental)
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable...
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