Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthodontic Extrusion

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Forced Eruption
  • Tooth Extrusion
  • Eruption, Forced
  • Extrusion, Orthodontic
  • Extrusion, Tooth
  • Forced Eruptions
  • Orthodontic Extrusions
  • Tooth Extrusions

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2006; use TOOTH MOVEMENT 1998-2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Tooth Movement (1974-2005)

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  1. E06w.658w.578.225

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthodontic Extrusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050793. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050793
  2. Orthodontic Extrusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73490642