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Primary Tooth

Category: Pediatric | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Tooth in the first dentition, commonly called a baby or deciduous tooth, later replaced by a permanent tooth.

Patient-Friendly

A baby tooth that will eventually loosen and fall out to make room for a grown-up tooth.

Related Terms

[[deciduous tooth; baby tooth]]

Notes

Use child-friendly term 'baby tooth' when talking with kids

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk ๐Ÿ‘ถ Pediatric