Eruption Problem

Eruption Management

Won-Hee Lim

Dr.Won Hee Lim is a 1994 graduate of Yonsei University College of Dentistry, and received her Periodontic certificate and Master of Science degree in Oral Biology in 2002 from Temple University and her Orthodontic certificate in 2004 from University of Rochester. Currently, Dr. Lim is a fulltime Professor at Orthodontic Department at Seoul National University College of Dentistry. Dr.Lim has authored or co-authored over 30 peer reviewed articles and text book chapters,
E-mail: whlim@snu.ac.kr

Lecture Description

There are four stages of tooth eruption; pre-emergent, post-emergent, juvenile occlusal equilibrium and adult occlusal equilibrium. Problems related with each stage will be discussed and approaches to solve problems will be presented. Along with tooth movement, changes of surrounding tissues will be introduced.

Learning objective

Eruption problems and treatment will be presented during each stage.
Changes of surrounding tissues following tooth movement will be discussed.