pivot tooth

noun

1. Dentistry. (formerly) an artificial crown attached to the root of a tooth by pivoting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pivot tooth¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

On that design dentist or layman may clearly mark every peculiarity, filling, inlay, pivot tooth, bridge or plate in every mouth.

From Time Magazine Archive

They combed me to the Queen's taste; for a while I was sure scared they'd extract my pivot tooth to see if there wasn't something incriminating and degrading secreted inside it.

From Project Gutenberg