Eruption Stages

Question 1

what are the 3 stages of tooth eruption?

Answer 1

1. pre-eruption stage
2. pre-functional eruptive stage
3. Post-eruptive stage

Question 2

explain the pre-eruption stage

Answer 2

movement before the tooth pierces the mucosa

Question 3

explain the pre-functional eruptive stage

Answer 3

after mucosa is pierced but before contacting opposing tooth

Question 4

explain the post-eruptive stage

Answer 4

compensation for growth, occlusal and proximal changes

Question 5

what is a fancy way of saying “recession”

Answer 5

Passive Eruption (migration of epithelial attachment) “recession”