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permanent tooth Definition

permanent tooth

noun

any of the set of 32 adult human teeth that replace the milk teeth, including 4 cuspids, 8 bicuspids, 8 incisors, and 12 molars

permanent tooth Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • first: The first permanent teeth appear at around six years of age.
  • molar: These tend to be the incisors in the middle of the lower jaw and the first permanent molar teeth.