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dentition
all of the teeth in the mouth together
How many sets of dentition do humans have?
Two. Primary dentition and permanent dentition
What is the upper jawbone called?
Maxillae
What is the lower jawbone called?
Mandible
What is the name of the arch of teeth in upper jawbone?
maxillary arch
What is the name of the arch of teeth in lower jawbone?
mandibular arch
define quadrant
one fourth of all the teeth in that dentition. There are 4 quadrants.
How many teeth in each primary dentition quadrant?
5
How are teeth in each primary quadrant further broken down? (3 classes)
1) 2 incisors (central and lateral)- cut off pieces of food
2) 1 canine- pierce and hold food
3) 2 molars (1st and 2nd)- grind food
How many teeth are present in permanent dentition?
8
How are teeth in each primary quadrant further broken down? (4 classes)
1) 2 incisors (central and lateral)
2) 1 canine
3) 2 premolars (1st and second)
4) 3 molars (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
What is the order in which you properly ID teeth?
1) Dentition (primary or permanent)
2) arch (maxillary or mandibular)
3) quadrant (right or left)
4) type (central, lateral, 1st. 2nd, 3rd)
5) class (incisor, canine, premolar, molar)
What are the anterior teeth?
canines and incisors
What are the posterior teeth?
premolars and molars
FDI System stands for?
Federation of Dentaire Internationale