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ADULT DENTITION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Mouth
CONT

The permanent dentition is composed of 32 teeth with 16 in each arch. There are eight teeth in each quadrant, composed of two incisors (central and lateral), a canine, two premolars, and three molars.

OBS

permanent dentition: designation that reflects the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
  • Cavité buccale
CONT

La denture permanente de l'être humain comprend 32 dents, également réparties sur les deux mâchoires.

OBS

denture permanente : désignation qui reflète la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Boca
CONT

La vigilancia y manejo adecuado de la etapa de recambio favorecerá la consecución de una oclusión correcta en la dentición permanente.

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