Tooth eruption
Tooth Eruption
Tooth eruption (/tuːθ ɪˈrʌpʃən/) is a process in tooth development in which the teeth enter the mouth and become visible. It is currently believed that the periodontal ligament plays an important role in tooth eruption.
Etymology
The term "eruption" in this context is derived from the Latin word "eruptio", meaning a breaking out.
Process
Tooth eruption involves several stages: the development of the tooth germ, the formation of the tooth, and finally the eruption of the tooth. The process begins in the fetal stage of development and continues into early adulthood. The timing of tooth eruption varies but generally follows a predictable sequence.
Primary and Permanent Eruption
There are two stages of tooth eruption: primary and permanent. Primary tooth eruption begins around six months of age and continues until about age two and a half. Permanent tooth eruption begins around age six and continues until about age twenty.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tooth eruption
- Wikipedia's article - Tooth eruption
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