surgical ligation


sur·gi·cal li·ga·tion

in dentistry, the surgical exposure of an unerupted tooth so that a metal ligature can be placed around its cervix and fastened to an orthodontic appliance to facilitate eruption.

sur·gi·cal li·ga·tion

(sŭrji-kăl lī-gāshŭn) In dentistry, surgical exposure of an unerupted tooth so that a metal ligature can be placed around its cervix and fastened to an orthodontic appliance to facilitate eruption.