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. Surgical separation of the teeth may be necessary if one is to be extracted. Types of teeth Molars are used for grinding up foods Carnassials are used for slicing food. ... Cementum is a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth. ... In medicine, a trauma patient has suffered serious and life-threatening physical injury resulting in secondary complications such as shock, respiratory failure and death. ... Surgical extraction of an impacted molar. ...
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References
Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
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