300 Dental Anatomy: Miscellaneous Flashcards
Physiological rest position is also known as:
postural position
TRUE OR FALSE:
Postural position is NOT a border position
True
Mandibular postural position is determined almost exclusively by the behavior of:
mandibular musculature
If you move from postural position to centric occlusion, you will be using what muscle?
Temporalis, anterior fibers
The anterior-posterior curvature of the occlusal surface, seen in facial view.
Curve of Spee
The usual overjet is about:
2-4 mm
Horizontal overlap = ?
overjet
*jet flying across horizon
Vertical overlap = ?
overbite
The main component of enamel is:
inorganic matter
NOT collagen!!!
Direction of enamel rods for permanent teeth is:
towards the gingiva
Result of normal enamel apposition:
Perikymata
*outside tooth
Caries production stimulates formation of:
tertiary dentin
The primary function of pulp is:
to form dentin
Formed by dental papilla:
dentin, pulp
The most highly mineralized dentin:
IntrA or peritubular dentin