Dentitions Flashcards
This line is this called?
Midline
What have a single root and a sharp thin edge.
Central Incisors:
There are two central incisors in the upper arch and two central incisors in the lower arch.
What are the name of these teeth.
Central Incisor
What are these teeth call?
Lateral Incisors
This group of four are located in the front of the mouth, have single root and sharp thin edge.
They are called?
Incisors
Define Canine
They have the longest roots making them the most stable teeth
They are located at the corner of the arch.
Canines are also known as…
Cuspids
What is the name these teeth?
Canines
What is between the canines and the molars ?
Premolars
What premolar is this?
1st Premolar
What premolar is this?
2nd Premolar
What premolar is
Pink: 1st Premolars
Blue: 2nd Preolars
What teeth are larger than premolars, have a large flat biting surface & usually have four or more cusps?
Molars
How many molars are there?
There are six molars in the upper arch and six molar in the lower arch.
They are referred to as 1st molar, 2nd molar & 3rd molars.
Name the molars
Brown:
Yellow:
Black:
Brown: 1st Molar
Yellow: 2nd Molar
Black: 3rd Molar
How many teeth are there in a primary dentition?
20
The dentiton is devided into two acrches, what are they?
Mazxillary arch (upper)
Mandibular arch (lower)
Difine occlusion.
The natural contact between the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions.
What is a diffrent way of writing
Maxillary:
and
Mandibular:
Maxillary: MX
Mandibular: MD
There are three dentition periods, what are they?
1. Primary Dentiton
2. Mixed Dentiton.
3. Permanent Dentiton
