Concrescence is a condition of teeth where the cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed to trauma or crowding of teeth. Surgical separation of the teeth may be necessary if one is to be extracted. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrescence
Synonym: coalescence. ... 2. In dentistry, the union of the roots of two adjacent teeth by cementum. ... Origin: see concrement ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(kәn-kres´әns) a growing together of parts originally separate, such as of the roots of teeth. in embryology, the flowing together and piling up of cells. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Con·cres'cence noun [ Latin concrescentia .] Coalescence of particles; growth; increase by the addition of particles. [ R.] Sir W. Raleigh. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/129