Permanent Dentition Flashcards
What is the correct notation for the mandibular left permanent canine?
A.
UL3/23
B.
UR3/13
C.
LL3/33
D.
LR3/43 l.
C.
LL3/33
What are the functions of the incisors with regards to food?
A.
Tearing and chewing
B.
Grinding and chewing
C.
Crushing and grinding
D.
Slicing and cutting
D.
Slicing and cutting
At what age do the permanent mandibular central incisors generally erupt?
A.
4-5 years
B.
6-7 years
C.
7-8 years
D.
8-9 years
B.
6-7 years
Which permanent anterior tooth is likely to have the greatest degree of variation?
A.
mandibular lateral incisor
B.
maxillary central incisor
C.
mandibular central incisor
D.
maxillary lateral incisor
D. maxillary lateral incisor
What is the function of the canines?
gripping and tearing
Approximately which age do the permanent maxillary canines erupt in the mouth?
11-12 years
The crowns of the maxillary canines appear slightly more yellow than the other teeth. Why?
Due to a greater bulk of dentine
The crown appears to lean distally. Poorly defined/no cingulum. Which permanent anterior tooth is this?
Mandibular canine
What is the correct notation of the maxillary right permanent canine?
A.
UR3 / 13
B.
UL3 / 23
C.
LR3 / 43
D.
UR3 / 23
A.
UR3 / 13
How many fossae are present on the occlusal surfaces of the canines?
2
The mandibular canines can sometimes be seen to have a bifurcated root
True or false
True
The permanent mandibular central incisor is the widest anterior tooth
True or False
The widest permanent anterior tooth is the maxillary central incisor
The correct answer is ‘False’
What are the correct notations of the permanent mandibular left second incisor?
LL2 / 32
What is the function of the premolars?
Tearing and crushing
Select the correct notations fot the mandibular right second premolar
LR5 /45
At what age does the maxillary first premolar erupt?
10-11 years
There is a distinct depression on the mesial surface; there are 2 roots. Which tooth is this?
Maxillary first premolar
Name the groove found on the mesial surface of the maxillary first premolar
Canine fossa
How many cusps might the mandibular second premolar have?
2-3 cusps
At which age approximately, does the mandibular first premolar erupt?
10-12 years
Select the correct notations for the maxillary left first premolar
UL4 /24
What is the name of the triangular ridge that runs across the occlusal surface of the maxillary molars?
oblique ridge
The function of the molars is to crush, grind and chew
True or False
True
At what age does the maxillary second molar erupt?
12-13 years
Which tooth has a ‘Y’ shaped fissure pattern occlusally?
Mandibular first molar
Where is the Cusp of Carabelli usually found?
The Cusp of Carabelli is found on the mesio-palatal surface of the maxillary first molar
Which molars erupt at 6-7 years of age?
Mandibular and maxillary first molars
The mandibular second molar has a cross shaped fissure pattern occlusally
True or False
True
How many cusps does the mandibular forst molar have?
5
