Intro to tooth morphology Flashcards
How would you describe the upper left teeth of a patient?
right maxillary quadrant
How would you describe the lower left teeth?
right mandibular quadrant
How would you describe the lower right teeth?
left mandibular quadrant
How would you describe the upper right teeth?
left maxillary quadrant
What is the upper jaw called?
the maxilla
What is the alveolar bone/process?
the thick ridge of bone which contains the tooth sockets
What numbers do the incisors cover?
2-2
Describe the appearance of incisors
- blade like in appearance
- sharp edge
- thin, blade like crown
What number are the canines?
3
Describe the appearance of canines
piercing of tearing teeth
single, stout, pointed cone-shaped crown
What number are pre-molars?
4&5
How many premolars are there?
2
What teeth are called bicuspid?
premolars
Describe the function of premolars
grinding teeth
When are premolars seen?
in the permanent dentition
What do premolars replace?
deciduous molars
What are adults teeth referred to as?
permanent dentition
What are baby teeth referred to as?
deciduous
What numbers are molars?
6-8
8=wisdom teeth
What type of teeth are grinding teeth?
premolars
molars
What do premolars and molars have?
cusps on the flattened biting surface
Are there molars seen in the deciduous and permanent dentition?
YES
Do adult molars have a predecessor?
NO
What is a predecessor?
deciduous teeth
What are successors?
permanent teeth
What 2 systems should you use to describe teeth?
FDI
Palmer notation system
What is the FDI system?
What is the Palmer system?
e.g. maxillary right central incisor
