artificial dentition

artificial dentition.

See dentition.

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dentition (dentish´n),

n the natural teeth in position in the dental arches.

dentition, artificial,

n the artificial substitutes for the natural dentition. See also denture.

dentition, deciduous,

n See dentition, primary.

dentition, mixed,

n the teeth in the jaws after the eruption of some of the permanent teeth but before all the primary teeth are exfoliated. This period usually begins with the eruption of the first permanent molars and ends with the exfoliation of the last primary tooth. Also called the transitional dentition. See also ugly duckling stage.

dentition, permanent (secondary dentition, permanent teeth),

n the 32 teeth of adulthood that either replace or are added to with the shedding (exfoliation) of the primary teeth.

dentition, primary,

n the 12 teeth present that erupt first and are usually replaced by the permanent teeth. This term is currently preferred over
deciduous.

dentition, prognosis of,

n an evaluation by the dental professional of the prospect of recovery from dental disease, combined with a forecast of the probability of maintaining the dentition and its associated structures in function and health.

dentition, secondary,

n See dentition, permanent.

dentition, transitional,

n See dentition, mixed.