Ch 1 Flashcards
0
Q
Deciduous
A
Primary teeth
1
Q
Dentition
A
Set of teeth
2
Q
Exfoliate
A
Shed teeth
3
Q
Mixed dentition
A
Occurs between ages 5-12; some primary and some permanent teeth
4
Q
Succedaneous teeth
A
Permanent teeth that replace or succeed deciduous teeth
5
Q
Diphyodonts
A
Having two successive sets of teeth
6
Q
Polyphydonts
A
Having several sets of teeth through live
7
Q
Heterodonts
A
Having different types of teeth
8
Q
Mastication
A
Chewing
9
Q
Active eruption
A
Continues until crown is almost completely exposed and the tooth is in proper alignment
10
Q
Passive eruption
A
Gums (gingiva) recedes exposing more of the tooth
11
Q
Attrition
A
Wearing away if the teeth throughout life
12
Q
Abrasion
A
Mechanical wear
