thesial

/ˈθiːziəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a thesial tooth is a deciduous tooth that has been displaced and is no longer in its original position, typically a canine or molar that has moved into the space occupied by a lost lateral incisor.

“The dentist examined the thesial tooth of the young patient and determined that it was a result of a childhood accident.”

Synonyms

  • displaced tooth
  • ectopic tooth