Dentition
41secondary dentition — noun dentition of permanent teeth • Hypernyms: ↑dentition, ↑teeth …
42Snake dentition — Although most snake species are harmless to humans, several lineages have evolved venom with which to subdue their prey. This venom is typically delivered via specialized teeth ( fangs ) located on the maxilla, a bone in the upper jaw.General… …
43precocious dentition — noun teething at an earlier age than expected • Hypernyms: ↑teething, ↑dentition, ↑odontiasis …
44artificial dentition — see denture …
45deciduous dentition — deciduous teeth; see under tooth …
46delayed dentition — eruption of the first deciduous teeth after the end of the thirteenth month of life or eruption of the first permanent teeth after the seventh year of life. Called also retarded d., delayed eruption, and dentia tarda …
47first dentition — deciduous teeth; see under tooth …
48mixed dentition — the complement of teeth in the jaws after eruption of some of the permanent teeth, before all of the deciduous teeth are shed; called also transitional d …
49natural dentition — the natural teeth in the dental arch, considered collectively; it may comprise deciduous or permanent teeth, or a mixture of the two, present at one time …
50permanent dentition — permanent teeth; see under tooth …