permanent tooth

American  

noun

1. any of the 32 adult teeth that replace the 20 milk teeth.

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Etymology

Origin of permanent tooth

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Nine years ago, he joined a few colleagues in speculating that the baby tooth helped to stabilize the permanent tooth against sideways breakage as it erupted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

That permanent tooth arrives, only to be forgotten and virtually ignored as the years go by.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2010

When a permanent tooth is extracted, these bony processes are gradually absorbed, so that in advanced age there remains only the jaw-bone covered by the lining membrane of the gum.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

He came to the conclusion that he must have cut into the gums of a young calf before the permanent tooth was erupted in order to get this structure absolutely unworn for his purpose.

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

It may appear in childhood, and form a smooth unyielding tumour, often of considerable size, replacing the corresponding permanent tooth.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis