Heterodont

Heterodont

Different types of teeth within the same dentition (ie. Incisors, canines, molars).

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heterodont

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A type of dentition where the teeth are not all similar. For example, a mixture for special functions, such as canines, incisors and molars for piercing and tearing, snipping and ...

heterodont

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Animals that have a variety of specialized teeth (incisors, canines, premolars, and molars). Mammals are heterodonts.

heterodontic

Archaeology; Human evolution

Teeth of the same type (for instance incisors, premolars, etc.) that differ in size or form.

heterodont

Health care; Dentistry

Different types of teeth within the same dentition (ie. Incisors, canines, molars).

heterodont

Language; Dictionaries

Having the teeth differentiated into incisors, canines, and molars, as in man; -- opposed to homodont.

heterodont

Language; Dictionaries

Any animal with heterodont dentition.

fornix

Health care; Dentistry

Vault or arch shaped.

abrasion

Health care; Dentistry

The wearing away of tooth structure due to factors such as poor brushing, using a hard bristled tooth brush or grinding the teeth; this type of wear is not caused by chewing.

alveolar osteitis

Health care; Dentistry

Alveolar Osteitis, also known as a dry socket, is a condition that can occur after a tooth has been removed.

aphthous ulcer

Health care; Dentistry

Also known as a canker sore, is a small sore that forms inside of the mouth. Aphthous ulcers are usually white, yellow or light gray and sometimes have a small red border ...