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precocious dentition |
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dentition /den·ti·tion/ (den-tish´un) the teeth in the dental arch; ordinarily used to designate the natural teeth in position in their alveoli. deciduous dentition see under tooth. mixed dentition the complement of teeth in the jaws after eruption of some of the permanent teeth, but before all the deciduous teeth are shed. permanent dentition see under tooth. precocious dentition abnormally accelerated appearance of the deciduous or permanent teeth. primary dentition deciduous teeth; see under tooth. retarded dentition abnormally delayed appearance of the deciduous or permanent teeth. precocious dentition, an abnormal acceleration of the eruption of the primary or secondary teeth, usually associated with an endocrine imbalance, such as excess growth hormone or hyperthyroidism. Compare retarded dentition. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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