Human tooth

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/human-tooth

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the deciduous dentition?20 teeth, typically present from 6 months to 6 years of age
2. What is the permanent dentition?32 teeth, including wisdom teeth, typically fully erupted by late adolescence
3. What are the two sets of teeth that humans grow?Humans grow two sets of teeth: 20 baby teeth and 32 permanent teeth.
4. Why is it important to watch the change from baby to adult teeth?It helps keep the right space for adult teeth and prevents misalignment.

Odontogenesis: The complex process by which teeth develop and form within the jaw.
Occlusion: The way the upper and lower teeth fit together when the mouth is closed.
Periodontal Disease: Inflammation and infection of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.