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INCISIVE TOOTH [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
CONT

The Permanent Teeth (dentes permanentes). The Incisors (dentes incisivi; incisive or cutting teeth) are so named from their presenting a sharp cutting edge, adapted for biting the food. They are eight in number, and form the four front teeth in each dental arch.

Key term(s)
  • incisive tooth
  • incisor
  • dens incisivus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

[La dentition comporte] 32 dents chez l'adulte (8 incisives, 4 canines, 8 pré-molaires, 12 molaires), 20 chez l'enfant.

Key term(s)
  • dens incisivus
  • incisive

Spanish

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