passive eruption


pas·sive e·rup·tion

the apparent continued eruption of the teeth, actually the result of regression of the gingivae and crestal bone.

passive eruption

Increased size of the clinical crown of a tooth by apical migration of the attachment epithelium and periodontium. See also: eruption

pas·sive e·rup·tion

(pasiv ē-rŭpshŭn) Continued tooth eruption; actually results from regression of gingivae and crestal bone.