Exposure and bonding of unerupted teeth

Exposure and bonding of unerupted teeth for orthodontic purposes – some teeth do not erupt normally and remain buried in the jaw bone. Unlike impacted wisdom teeth which are often removed, these teeth (e.g. cuspid teeth in upper jaw) are important for good dental form and function. Such “hidden” teeth may need to be surgically “uncovered” by a procedure called operculectomy and an orthodontic appliance needs to be fixed to them that will gradually bring the tooth into normal position

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