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Tooth Ankylosis

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Definition: Solid fixation of a tooth resulting from fusion of the cementum and alveolar bone, with obliteration of the periodontal ligament. It is uncommon in the deciduous dentition and very rare in permanent teeth. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)      Other names Tooth Ankyloses; Teeth Ankylosis; Teeth Ankyloses; Dentoalveolar Ankyloses; Dental Ankyloses; Ankylosis, Dental; Ankyloses, Tooth; Ankyloses, Dentoalveolar; Ankyloses, Dental; Dental Ankylosis; Ankylosis of Teeth; Dentoalveolar Ankylosis; Ankylosis, Tooth; Ankylosis, Dentoalveolar
 
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Abnormal fusion of dental cementum with alveolar bone  0   *Tooth Ankylosis.

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