dental ankylosis


den·tal an·ky·lo·sis

bony union of the radicular surface of a tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone in an area of previous partial root resorption.

den·tal an·ky·lo·sis

(den'tăl ang'ki-lō'sis) Rigid fixation of a tooth to the surrounding alveolus as a result of ossification of the ligament; prevents eruption and orthodontic movement.

den·tal an·ky·lo·sis

(den'tăl ang'ki-lō'sis) Bony union of radicular surface of tooth to surrounding alveolar bone in an area of previous partial root resorption.