back tooth

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Noun1.back tooth - a tooth situated at the back of the mouthback tooth - a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
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tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
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These are more suitable for young children or those who have lost a back tooth. They can be fitted on the upper or lower jaw to maintain space for front or back teeth.
Early milk teeth loss and space maintainers
"I agree a back tooth might not be visible but it is function, not beauty, we are talking about.
West Yorkshire Dental Implant Centre continues to go from strength to strength; IT'S BEEN SEVEN MONTHS SINCE HUDDERSFIELD DENTAL IMPLANT AND COSMETICS TEAMED UP WITH WEST PARK DENTAL IN BRIGHOUSE AND THE TEAM HAVE EXPERIENCED GREAT SUCCESS
Reich has found wide variations in adult back tooth wear.
Biologists request bear teeth
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