posterior tooth

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posterior
adjective[before noun]
uk
/pɒsˈtɪə.ri.ər/us
/pɑːˈstɪr.i.ɚ/
anatomyspecialized
positioned at or towards ...
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tooth
noun
uk
/tuːθ/us
/tuːθ/
one of the hard, white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing (= ...
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Interestingly, these teeth possess longitudinal grooves that run both from the anterior andposteriortoothsurfaces during the entire tooth length.
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Uprighting of incisors and early loss of posterior teeth may result in deep bite.
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Its posterior teeth are more elongate than the rest, while in modern species lateral or anterior teeth tend to be largest.
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The thick skin is covered by dermal denticles, which have arrowhead-shaped crowns with a central ridge and three posterior teeth.
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In other words, the posterior teeth have much larger crowns and many more cusps than the anterior teeth.
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The anterior teeth are small and pointed, whereas the posterior teeth are broad and flat.
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This bridge typically consists of a metal framework, which strengthens the system, and often has a few more posterior teeth.
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Thus, patients may be required to pay the entire charge for composite restorations on posterior teeth.
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The 23 mm long calyx teeth are ovate-triangular in shape and are subequal or the posterior teeth larger, with rigid apices.
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Thus, loss of posterior teeth will cause the anterior teeth to splay.
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It is now mainly used for posterior teeth.
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Transverse ridges are formed by the union of two triangular ridges on posterior teeth.
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There are small pits between the posterior teeth, interpreted as points where the teeth of the upper jaw rested against the lower jaw.
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Five to 11 rows of posterior teeth are present.
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The posterior teeth protect the anterior teeth by providing a stable vertical dimension of occlusion.
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Conversely, "secondary septa" form as a result of irregular pneumatization of the sinus following loss of maxillary posterior teeth.
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Surfaces that aid in chewing are known as occlusal on posterior teeth and incisal on anterior teeth.
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People with bruxism may also grind their posterior teeth (back teeth), which wears down the cusps of the occlusal surface.
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These cortical plates are usually about 1.5 to 3 mm thick over posterior teeth, but the thickness is highly variable around anterior teeth.
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The material is mixed to a more fluid consistency to allow flow into the depths of the pits and fissures of the posterior teeth.
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