Nomenclature

Question 1

Process of biting/chewing food

Answer 1

Mastication

Question 2

Crushing into small pieces

Answer 2

Comminution

Question 3

Manner in which the mandibular teeth contact the maxillary teeth when the jaws are closed or during excursive movements of the mandible

Answer 3

Occlusion

Question 4

Two consistent spaces occurring between teeth in primary dentition

Answer 4

Primate space

Question 5

Where is the primate space?

Answer 5

Md: between primary canine and first primary molar
Mx: between primary canine and primary lateral incisor

Question 6

What is the function of the primate space?

Answer 6

Allows for permanent dentition

Present in the mouth of all primates

Question 7

What is the function in mastication of incisors?

Answer 7

Cutting

Incising

Question 8

What is the function of canines in mastication?

Answer 8

Cutting
Tearing
Piercing
Holding

Question 9

What is the function of premolars in mastication?

Answer 9

Tearing
Holding
Grinding

Question 10

What is the function of molars in mastication?

Answer 10

Grinding

Question 11

When is the primary dentition period?

Answer 11

6 months - 6 years

Question 12

When is the mixed dentition period?

Answer 12

6 years - 12 years

Question 13

When is the permanent dentition period?

Answer 13

12 years and on

Question 14

Permanent teeth that replace deciduous teeth

Answer 14

Succedaneous teeth

Question 15

What is another word for primary teeth?

Answer 15

Deciduous

Question 16

Shed or loss of primary teeth

Answer 16

Exfoliation

Question 17

Process by which root structure is lost

Answer 17

Resorption

Question 18

What is the dental formulae?

Answer 18

Number and letter designation of teeth found in a dentition - one side of the mouth
In permanent dentition:
I - 2/2; C - 1/1; P - 2/2; M - 3/3 x 2 = 32 total
Max/mand