DENS PREMOLARIS Meaning and
Definition
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"Dens premolaris" is a Latin term that refers to the bicuspid tooth located in the dental arch between the canines and molars. Specifically, it describes the premolar tooth, a type of tooth found in both the upper and lower jaws of humans and other mammals.
Premolars, also known as bicuspids, are part of the permanent dentition and typically erupt after the deciduous (baby) teeth fall out. In the human mouth, there are usually eight premolars, four in each arch. They are positioned behind the canines and in front of the molars, contributing to the formation of the typical bite pattern.
The dens premolaris tooth has a flatter crown compared to the pointed cuspids (canines) and larger surface area compared to molars. Their main function is to assist in the grinding and chewing process, aiding in the breakdown of food before it is further processed by molars.
The premolar teeth are unique in structure, with two pointed cusps or rounded bumps on the occlusal surface (chewing surface), which help in crushing and grinding food particles. They also possess prominent roots that anchor the tooth in the jawbone.
In dental terminology, dens premolaris is frequently used to describe this specific premolar tooth, emphasizing its location and function within the dental arch and the overall oral health system.
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Premolar tooth, bicuspid, having a crown flattened from before backward with two tubercles or cusps on the grinding surface, and a flattened root, single in the lower jaw, bifid or furrowed in the upper jaw; there are four premolars in each jaw, two on either side between the canine and the molars; there are no premolars in the deciduous denture.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for DENS PREMOLARIS
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Etymology of DENS PREMOLARIS
The term "dens premolaris" is a Latin phrase that translates to "premolar tooth" in English.
The etymology of the word "dens" comes from the Latin word "dentis", which means "tooth".
The term "premolar" is a combination of the Latin prefix "pre-", which means "before", and the word "molaris", derived from the Latin word "mola" meaning "millstone" or "grinding tooth".
Hence, the word "dens premolaris" refers to the tooth located before the molars, which is used for grinding and chewing food.
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