Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
what is morphology?
A
study of shape, form, and structure
2
Q
what is physiology?
A
study of how a structure works
ex: incisors cut
3
Q
Function of incisors?
A
cut or incise, speech, and esthetics
4
Q
Are incisors the same throughout the mouth?
A
no, incisors in the same arch are similar but not opposing arch
5
Q
what teeth are incisors annotated as?
A
7, 10, 23, 26
6
Q
Traits of Incisal edge
A
incisal 2/3 of crown is compressed labiolingually (no cusp present)
7
Q
Mamelons of Incisors
A
joining of developmental lobes
usually in new erupted teeth
8
Q
Position/angulation of marginal ridges on incisors
A
parallel to the long axis of the tooth
9
Q
shape of lingual fossa
A
concave
10
Q
shape of cingulum
A
convex
