Unerupted teeth which have been surgically exposed and brought into occlusion.
1946
A J W DAY
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D009805
Odontogenesis
The process of TOOTH formation. It is divided into several stages including: the dental lamina stage, the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage. Odontogenesis includes the production of tooth enamel (AMELOGENESIS), dentin (DENTINOGENESIS), and dental cementum (CEMENTOGENESIS).
Odontogeneses
D003766
Dental Occlusion
The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472)
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014070
Tooth
One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Teeth
D014097
Tooth, Unerupted
A normal developing tooth which has not yet perforated the oral mucosa or one that fails to erupt in the normal sequence or time interval expected for the type of tooth in a given gender, age, or population group.