1) Acquired tooth pathology 
Overeruption is a term used in dentistry to describe the physiological movement of a tooth lacking an opposing partner in the dental occlusion. Because of the lack of opposing force and the natural eruptive potential of the tooth there is a tendency for the tooth to erupt out of the line of the occlusion. Overeruption can cause interferences in th...
Occlusal projection of a tooth beyond the line of occlusion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′vĕr-ē-rŭp′shŭn Definitions: 1. Occlusal projection of a tooth beyond the line of occlusion.