Erupting teeth may be partially covered by a flap or hood of fibrotic tissue known as an operculum. This phenomenon is most often seen with:

Name: Erupting teeth may be partially covered by a flap or hood of fibrotic tissue known as an operculum. This phenomenon is most often seen with:
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Mandibular molars are the most commonly affected teeth by an operculum due to their location in the mouth and the fact that they have multiple roots which may lead to delayed eruption.

Erupting Teeth May Be Partially Covered by a Flap or Hood