[Experimental study on supraeruption of the unopposed miniature pig molars]

Supraeruption of the molars in the absence of antagonist molars or without occlusal contacts was observed in a miniature pig. Tetracycline was used to label the new regenerated cementum and alveolar bone associated with the supraeruption. The results showed that the molar through root canal treatment migrated the same level as the molars with pulp, which means that the hydrodynamic and hydrostatic forces arising from the blood in pulp vessels look doubtful. Cementum and alveolar bone deposition was seen around the apical, cervical regions and under the furcation area. The thickness of the deposition layers was almost the same as the supraerupted volume from the model measurement.