MECHANISMS OF TOOTH
ERUPTION
1.
Root growth
2.
Cushion hammock ligament
3.
Bone remodeling
4.
Pulp growth
5.
Vascular pressure (Pulp constriction)
6.
Hydrostatic (Tissue fluid) pressure
7.
Gubernacular cord
8.
Dental follicle
9.
Periodontal ligament traction
© 2002
Dr R V SUBRAMANYAM