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From: How do teeth erupt?

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Primary failure of eruption is difficult to manage clinically. a) Orthodontic traction to an affected tooth generally results in ankylosis. b) Prolonged orthodontic traction results in disruption to the occlusion, often causing intrusion of adjacent teeth towards the affected tooth and a worsening lateral open bite

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