Tooth Eruption Dr. Mona Dnewar Lecture of oral biology department
Objectives: At the end of this chapter the student should be able to understand the following: Phases of tooth eruption. Theories of tooth eruption.
Content Definition Phases of eruption Types of movements Theories of eruption Clinical considerations
Definition: It is the axial or occlusal movement of teeth from its position within the jaw bone to its functional position in occlusion .
Types of Tooth Movement Axial movement Bodily movement Tilting (tipping) Rotatory movement Occlusal movement in the direction of the long axis of the tooth Movement to one direction mesial,distal buccal or lingual Movement around a transverse axis Movement around a longitudinal axis Eccentric growth Shift of the center
Phases of eruption:
Pre-eruptive phase Eruptive phase Post-eruptive phase Phases of eruption:
I. Pre eruptive phase : This phase begins in the early bell stage and ends at the beginning of root formation . Made by the deciduous and permanent tooth germs within tissues of the jaw before they begin to erupt.
First Pattern of movement of deciduous teeth: teeth germs are small have good space in the jaw bones grow rapidly become crowded. Then I. Pre eruptive phase :
This crowding is relieved by Jaw growth: In length In width In height I. Pre eruptive phase :
Anterior forward All teeth Outward (vestibular) Upward (downward) This crowding is relieved by E E backward I. Pre eruptive phase :
Pattern of movement of permanent teeth : A. Anterior teeth Permanent incisors and canine, first develop lingual to the deciduous tooth germs in the same crypt. As the deciduous tooth erupt, they move to be apical in position and occupy their own bony crypts. I. Pre eruptive phase :
Permanent premolars develop lingual to their predecessors at the level of their occlusal surfaces and in the same bony crypt. Then shift to be situated in their own crypts beneath the divergent roots of the deciduous molars. Pattern of movement of permanent teeth : B . Premolars I. Pre eruptive phase :
Radiograph of the mixed dentition of a 7-year-old child
Deciduous 1 st molar and permanent 1 st premolar of the mandible from birth to 14 years
Permanent molars have no predecessors ; develop from backward extension of dental lamina. Mandibular molars develop in the base of the mandibular ramus with their occlusal surfaces facing mesially . Pattern of movement of permanent teeth : C . M olars Maxillary molars develop in the maxillary tuberosity with their occlusal surfaces facing distally. I. Pre eruptive phase :
Maxillary molars in the tuberosity facing distally Swing around with growth of the maxilla Mandibular molars in the base of the ramus facing mesially tilt to be upwright with growth of the mandible Pattern of movement of permanent teeth : C . M olars I. Pre eruptive phase :
Histologic changes: Growth of tooth germs. Formation of bony crypt (bone remodeling). Movement of the developing tooth within the growing jaw. I. Pre eruptive phase :
Types of movements: Bone resorption on the crypt wall toward which the tooth moves. Bone depositon on the crypt wall behind it. Bone resorption only occurs on the crypt wall facing the growing tooth germ. Shift of the center. Bodily movement (Drifting) Eccentric growth I. Pre eruptive phase :
Any questions??
It begins by root formation and ends when the tooth reaches the occlusal plan . Made by a tooth to move from its position within the bone of the jaw to its functional position in occlusion. II. Eruptive phase:
it happens due to gradual retraction of attachment epithelium from tooth surface. it is gradual appearance of the tooth in the oral cavity due to axial occlusal movement of the tooth . Active eruption: Passive eruption: II. Eruptive phase:
Once the tooth has broken through the oral mucosa, further emergency of the tooth results from active eruption movements and passive separation of the oral epithelium from the crown surface. So, Until, it reaches the occlusal plane and meets its antagonist. II. Eruptive phase:
The principal direction of movement is occlusal or axial (for deciduous and permanent teeth ). However, movement in other planes also occur such as bodily, tilting, and rotating movement. Types of movements: II. Eruptive phase:
Tooth is covered by; REE, CT, bony crypt and oral epith . Pressure exerted by the developing tooth induces bone resorption . REE produces desmolytic enzymes to degrade CT . REE+ oral epith .= epithelial plug . Central cells of this plug degenerate forming an epithelial lined canal through which the tooth will erupt without hemorrhage . REE shares in the formation of dento -gingival junction. Epithelial plug. II. Eruptive phase:
B. Eruptive path : Gubernacular cord and Gubernacular canal Gubernacular cord is a strand of fibrous tissue “CT” containing reminants of the dental lamina. Gubernacular canal into which the cord is enclosed; it is widened by osteoclast to guide permeant teeth to erupt. II. Eruptive phase:
B. Eruptive path : Gubernacular cord and Gubernacular canal II. Eruptive phase: II. Eruptive phase:
C. Root Formation: Apical proliferation of ERSH leads to.. Bone resorption of the crypt floor Bone deposition on the crypt walls Organization of PL fibers. Cementum formation at root surface . II. Eruptive phase:
D. Readjustment of the PL fibers: Readjustment of PL is performed by fibroblasts which synthesis and degrade collagen fibers. Once root is established PL must be remodeled to accommodate continuous eruption. It was suggested that there was a structure known as intermediate plexus that permits remodeling of the PL fibers at the middle area without the need of fibers to re-embed themselves in cementum and bone. But recent studies showed that this structure is only present in rodents and not in humans . II. Eruptive phase:
E. Alveolar ridge: It grows rapidly by deposition of bone trabeculae parallel to the fundus of the socket to aid in tooth eruption due to incomplete formation of root at this stage. II. Eruptive phase:
Any questions??
III. Post eruptive phase It begins after the tooth has reached its functional position in the occlusal plane, continues through the whole life of the tooth. Its movements divided into three categories: Accommodation for growth Compensation for occlusal wear Accommodation for interproximal wear
Histologic changes: More cementum and alveolar bone apposition. Alveolar bone remodeling due to an occluso -mesial drift. Organization of PDL fibers. Types of movements: Axial movement Mesial movement III. Post eruptive phase
Any questions??
Mechanisms of tooth movements (Theories)
I. Root formation theory Proliferating root impinges on a fixed base Apically directed force Occlusal movement
But Force exerted on bone lead to resorption . Some teeth move a distance greater than the length of their roots as upper canine. Eruption of Rootless teeth. When the ERSH is surgically removed the tooth erupt . I. Root formation theory
II. Bone Remodeling theory Selective bone resorption and deposition causes tooth eruption. In human, the base of the 1st & 3rd molars showing a continuous bone resorption in the fundus floor. While, 2nd molar, 1st and 2nd premolars showed bony deposition in the fundus floor. But
II. Bone Remodeling theory
So.. The selective bone remodeling which occur around the root are the result not the cause of tooth movement. II. Bone Remodeling theory
III. Dental follicle theory Pattern cellular activity involving the REE and the DF associated with tooth eruption, which facilitates CT degradation and bone resorption as the tooth erupts.
III. Dental follicle theory lack of factors that stimulates differentiation of osteoclasts , eruption is prevented because no mechanism for bone removal exists . Local administration of this factor permits the differentiation of osteoclasts, and eruption occurs. Removal of developing premolar without disturbing the DF, or if eruption is prevented by wiring the tooth germ down to the lower border of the mandible, an eruptive pathway still forms within the bone as osteoclasts widen the gubernacular canal. If the DF is removed , however, no eruptive pathway forms. Furthermore, if a metal or silicone replica replaces the tooth germ , and so long as the DF is retained, the replica will erupt , with the formation of an eruptive pathway .
IV. Periodontal ligament traction theory cells and fibers of periodontal ligament possess contractile force Tooth movement is brought about by: A. Fibroblast contractile properties B. Connection with collagen fibers extra- cellular “ fibronexus ” C. Oblique alignment of PDL collagen fibers
V. Vascular pressure theory Local increase in blood pressure at apical area lead to occlusal movement of the tooth . Increased bl. press. rates increase eruption rate & increased number of bl. cap at the apical region in comparison with alveolar crest region.
Although no one theory is yet supported by sufficient experimental evidence , it is probably multifactorial in that more than one agent or factor share in the eruptive movement . The dental follicle, REE, the surrounding PDL and the alveolar bone share in the eruption process . The tooth movement results from a balance between tissue destruction (coronal bone, C.T. and surface epithelium) and tissue formation (root, PDL and bone ).
Clinical Considerations Early eruption Delayed eruption