Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcards
Two triangular ridges make up what?
Transverse ridge
How many teeth are present in a complete adult dentition?
32
What teeth are not present in a primary dentition?
First Premolar
In an adult mouth, what are the posterior teeth called?
Molars and Premolars
How many teeth are present in a primary dentition?
28
What is the outer layer of crown is?
Enamel
What is the occlusal surface?
The chewing surface of posterior teeth
Another word for facial surface for anterior teeth? Posterior?
Posterior teeth has a Buccal surface.
Anterior teeth has a Labial surface.
When permanent teeth start to erupt what are they called?
Mammalians
The periodontal ligament attaches the alveolar bone to what tooth tissue?
Cementum
Most sensitive area of the tooth?
Dentin
What is the apex of the root?
Tip of the end of the root
What are the smallest teeth in the mouth?
24, #25
Which tooth has the shortest root relative to the crown?
8 and #9
All anterior teeth were formed by ?
frontal lobes
What are the functions of incisors?
- Cut food
- Articulate speech
- Support lips (esthetics)
- Guide mandible during movement
Which incisor crown is the longest?
Maxillary central incisor crown is the longest incisor crown