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the blocking of a tooth by a physical barrier, usually other teeth, so that it cannot erupt. See also impacted tooth, under tooth.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Impaction — Impaction, from the Latin impingere , is a medical term used to describe several different types of blockage. In Reptiles Impaction occurs in reptiles when they consume something that they cannot digest. Common causes of impaction are rocks and… … Wikipedia
Dental fluorosis — Classification and external resources A mild case of dental fluorosis (the white streaks on the subject s upper right central incisor) observed in dental practice ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
impaction — The process or condition of being impacted. dental i. confinement of a tooth in the alveolus and prevention of its eruption into normal position. SEE ALSO: impacted tooth … Medical dictionary
bony impaction — a dental impaction in which the blockage consists of both bone and soft tissue … Medical dictionary
soft tissue impaction — a dental impaction in which the blockage consists of soft tissue only … Medical dictionary
Impaction, dental — Teeth pressing together. For example, molar teeth (the large teeth in the back of the jaw) can be impacted, cause pain and require pain medication, antibiotics, and surgical removal … Medical dictionary
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Horse colic — This page is about Horse colic. For other types of colic, see Colic. Colic in horses is defined as abdominal pain, but it is a clinical sign rather than a diagnosis. The term colic can encompass all forms of gastrointestinal conditions which… … Wikipedia
