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deciduous teeth

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deciduous teeth [di′sij·ə·wəs ′tēth]
(anatomy)
Teeth of a young mammal which are shed and replaced by permanent teeth. Also known as milk teeth.


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They can involve any developing tooth, but most affect the third molar; deciduous teeth are not often involved.
Moreover, deciduous teeth are relatively easy to collect and analyze; exfoliation generally occurs after the age of 6 years.
According to the authors, elevated cotinine levels were significantly associated with both decayed and filled tooth surfaces in the children's deciduous teeth.
 
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