Dentition - Types and Components of Teeth Flashcards
1
Q
Types of teeth in the permanent dental arch:
A
- Central Incisor
- Lateral Incisor
- Cuspids (canine)
- First bicuspids (premolar)
- Second bicuspid (2nd premolar)
- First molar
- Second molar
- Third molar (wisdom teeth)
2
Q
List the components of a tooth.
A
- Crown
- Root
- Enamel
- Dentin
- Pulp
3
Q
Where is the crown of a tooth?
A
- Area above the gum line
4
Q
Where is the root of a tooth?
A
- Below the gum line
5
Q
Describe the enamel of a tooth.
A
- Dense surface for protection
6
Q
What is dentin?
A
- The solid portion of a tooth
7
Q
What is important about pulp in a tooth?
A
- Contains nerves and blood vessels within the tooth
8
Q
What are the non-permanent teeth called?
A
- Deciduous teeth (shedding teeth)
9
Q
How many deciduous teeth are there in each arch?
A
- 10
10
Q
What is another name for permanent teeth?
A
- Successional teeth
11
Q
How many permanent teeth are in each arch?
A
- 16
