Dentition: meaning, definitions and examples
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dentition
[ dɛnˈtɪʃən ]
dental anatomy
Dentition refers to the arrangement, type, and number of teeth in a particular species or individual. It is an important aspect of dental anatomy that helps in understanding the dietary habits and evolutionary traits of organisms. Dentition can vary significantly among different species, influenced by factors such as diet and age. In humans, dentition development progresses through primary, mixed, and permanent stages, each characterized by specific types of teeth.
Synonyms
dental occlusion, tooth arrangement, tooth structure.
Examples of usage
- The study of dentition is crucial for understanding fossilized remains.
- Children’s dentition typically includes all primary teeth by age three.
- Veterinarians often analyze dentition to estimate the age of animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "dentition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dentição
🇮🇳 दांतों की संरचना
🇩🇪 Zahnstellung
🇮🇩 dentisi
🇺🇦 зубна система
🇵🇱 uzębienie
🇯🇵 歯列
🇫🇷 dentition
🇪🇸 dentición
🇹🇷 diş yapısı
🇰🇷 치열
🇸🇦 تركيب الأسنان
🇨🇿 dentice
🇸🇰 dentícia
🇨🇳 牙列
🇸🇮 denticija
🇮🇸 tannuppbygging
🇰🇿 тіс
🇬🇪 ძვლების სისტემა
🇦🇿 diş quruluşu
🇲🇽 dentición
Etymology
The term 'dentition' is derived from the Latin word 'dentitio', which means 'the cutting of teeth'. It combines 'dens,' meaning 'tooth', and the suffix '-ition' which relates to a process or condition. The use of the term has evolved through history, primarily within the fields of dentistry and biology. Dentition is a concept that has been studied since antiquity, with early documents discussing the teeth of various species found in works of ancient philosophers and naturalists. Understanding tooth development and arrangement has contributed significantly to the fields of paleontology, anthropology, and zoology, providing insights into the lives of both contemporary and prehistoric beings.