Dentition Flashcards
1
Q
How would you examine a patient’s dentition?
A
Use a penlight to examine the teeth in the patient’s mouth.
Identify incisors, canines, premolars + molars
Record the number of each in each quadrant of the mouth.
2
Q
Recall the expected number of teeth
A
32 in total – most present by age 13.
8 Incisors, 4 Canines, 8 Premolars, 8 Molars
4 Wisdom teeth– erupt at age 18, often removed to prevent teeth displacement.
In each quadrant, 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 2 molars, 1 wisdom tooth.