Lack of jaw space can lead to:

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An impacted tooth remains unerupted in the jaw beyond the time at which it should normally erupt.Processes that can cause impaction include: premature loss of primary teeth,shifting of the developing tooth into a horizontal or other abnormal position,shifting of the developing tooth into a position from which it cannot erupt because of the presence of other teeth,lack of jaw space,or abnormally large tooth crowns.
Attrition,or the wearing of tooth structure during chewing,is a normal consequence of age.Premature tooth loss or shifting of teeth during development does not lead to attrition.
Ankylosis affects deciduous teeth,in which bone has fused to cementum and dentin.
Bulimia is an eating disorder that can result in erosion of the lingual surface of teeth.

Lack of Jaw Space Can Lead To