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permanent tooth

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of permanent tooth

First recorded in 1830–40

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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

If a permanent tooth makes it appearance before the first is removed, or has become loose, the milk tooth, although not loose, should be removed without delay.

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

Examination of the mouth often develops the fact that one of the temporary teeth causes much irritation by remaining unshed, and thereby interfering with the growth of a permanent tooth.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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

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