dentition
noun
den·ti·tion
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Definition of dentition
1
: the development and cutting of teeth
2
: the character of a set of teeth especially with regard to their number, kind, and arrangement — see tooth illustration
3
: teeth
Examples of dentition in a Sentence
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The idea that a person's dentition was as unique and traceable as a fingerprint was not generally accepted at the time, and is still not. — Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Man exonerated after 23 years in prison says detectives, dentists framed him with bogus bite-mark evidence," 24 June 2019 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 With their mouths open, their gaping dentition provokes horror. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "For the Fourth, bring out the (San Diego Zoo) babies!," 3 July 2018 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 In my experience, which includes extensive travel in other countries, Americans often seem disoriented or even horrified when confronted with imperfect dentition. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dentition.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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