300 OA Facts Flashcards
Primary teeth are ______ than permanent teeth are consequently more worn
Less mineralized
What is the difference in space from the primary to the permanent dentition?
2-4mm
Mamelons that remain beyond the age of 10 generally indicate an?
Open bite
Calcification of the primary roots is normally completed at age?
3-4 years of age
What is the usual pattern of eruption of primary teeth?
Central’s, laterals, 1st molars, canines, 2nd molars
The primate space develops in the Mx primary dentin between?
Between the lateral and canine
The mandibular primary primate space is located between?
Between the canine and first molar
The primary spacing for the anterior teeth is most frequently caused by the?
Growth of the dental arches
The direction of the primary enamel rods in cervical third is in the?
Occlusal direction
Primary molars differs from permanent molars in that their roots are more?
Divergent
The primary molar lacks an identifiable?
Root trunk
The primary Mn central incisor has the smallest _______ crown dimension?
Faciolingual
The primary and permanent Mx central incisor is the most?
Bilaterally symmetrical tooth
In delayed resorption of primary incisors the permanent incisors usually erupt?
Lingual (shark teeth)
The primary central incisor exhibits a prominent _______ on the facial and lingual surfaces?
Cervical ridge