mixed dentition


dentition

 [den-tish´un] the teeth" >teeth in the dental arch, usually referring to the natural teeth in position in the alveoli.deciduous dentition primary teeth; see tooth.mixed dentition the complement of teeth in the jaws after eruption of some of the permanent teeth, but before all the deciduous teeth are shed.permanent dentition permanent teeth; see tooth.primary dentition primary teeth; see tooth.

mix·ed den·ti·tion

(mikst den-tishŭn) Combination of primary and permanent teeth, usually present between ages 6 and 12 years when primary teeth are being replaced; starts with the eruption of the first permanent tooth.
Synonym(s): transitional dentition.