secondary dentition

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The set of permanent teeth that replace the primary teeth: "secondary dentition" refers specifically to the natural process of eruption and the complete set of 32 permanent teeth in humans, which typically begins around age 6 and continues into early adulthood.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The secondary dentition includes incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
    • Problems with the secondary dentition can affect a person's bite and overall oral health.
    • By the age of 21, most people have a complete secondary dentition.
Advanced Usage
  • In a clinical context: The term is used to discuss developmental stages, orthodontic planning, and dental pathology.
    • The orthodontist monitored the progress of the patient's secondary dentition.
  • In contrast to primary dentition: Often used to distinguish between the two sets of teeth.
    • Cavities in the secondary dentition require fillings that are meant to last for decades.
Variants and Related Words
  • Permanent dentition: A direct synonym for "secondary dentition."
  • Primary dentition (n): The first set of teeth, also known as baby teeth or deciduous teeth.
  • Dentition (n): The general term for the development and arrangement of teeth.
Synonyms
  • Permanent teeth: The physical teeth themselves that constitute the secondary dentition.
  • Adult teeth: A common, non-technical term for the secondary dentition.
Related Phrases
  • Mixed dentition: A phase when both primary and secondary teeth are present in the mouth.
    • Children in the mixed dentition stage often need careful dental monitoring.
Noun
  1. dentition of permanent teeth