permanent tooth

noun

: any of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, typically persist into old age, and in humans are 32 in number

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Dentists may order X-rays for children to see where their underlying permanent teeth are and how those are growing. — Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025 Patients don't immediately receive permanent teeth because doctors first want to address any problems that might come with the implants, Weber said. — Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024

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1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permanent tooth was in 1799

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permanent tooth

noun
: one of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, usually last into old age, and in human beings are 32 in number

Medical Definition

permanent tooth

noun
: one of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, typically persist into old age, and in humans are 32 in number including 4 incisors, 2 canines, and 10 premolars and molars in each jaw

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