Canine Class Traits Flashcards
Which teeth are the most important in the mouth?
Canines
Which teeth are the largest in the dental arch?
Canines
Which teeth have the longest and thickest FL roots?
Canines
Which teeth have the greatest combined crown root length?
Canines
Thick facial plate of bone overlying the root
Helps to maintain facial contours
Canine eminence
Which teeth are useful as an abutment for a FPD or clasping for RPD?
Canines
Which anterior tooth has the darkest hue?
Canines
Central - dark
Lateral - lighter
Canine - darkest
Functions of canines
Tearing
Cosmetic and facial support - canine eminence
Phonetics
Canine disclusion
Which class of teeth are usually the last to be lost?
Canines
How does the form of canines serve as an intermediary between incisors and posterior teeth?
From proximal: wedge shaped similar to incisors
From facial: look like premolars (cusp)
Crowns and roots convex on most surfaces
What does the shape of canines promote?
Self cleansing quality
Efficient anchorage
Long term retention - last tooth to be lost
Which teeth are the only teeth possessing a single conical cusp?
Canines
Which teeth possess the largest single roots of all teeth?
Canines
Which teeth are the only cusped teeth that feature a functional lingual surface rather than an occlusal surface?
Canines
Shape of canine crowns from facial
Trapezoidal/pentagonal
