Quiz 1 Flashcards
Which of the following usually signals the end of the mixed dentition period?
Shedding of last primary tooth
Which of the following statements is correct when discussing the proximal height of contour of a tooth?
Usually located at contact area
Which of the following is considered a masticatory surface on a tooth?
Incisal surface
Which term is used to describe the method by which the teeth of the mandibular arch come into contact with those of the maxillary arch?
Occlusion
How do the incisors function during mastication?
Biting and cutting food
The tooth surface that is toward the midline of the oral cavity is the
mesial
Which tooth designation system is most commonly used during orthodontic therapy
Palmer Notation Method
When two teeth in the same arch come into contact, the curvatures next to the contact areas form spaces considered
embrasures
Which of the following is the tooth designation system that uses the digits 1 through 32?
Universal Numbering System
How do the molars function during mastication?
Grinding food
Which of the following teeth is the first permanent tooth to erupt into the oral cavity, usually signaling the end of the primary dentition period
Mandibular first molar
Which of the following surfaces of a tooth are not difficult to access during dental procedures as well as homecare?
Facial or lingual surfaces
During which dentition period may homecare become difficult due to crowding that promotes dental biofilm retention?
Mixed dentition period
Which of the following divides each dental arch into quadrants?
Midline
The period of time that occurs between 6 and 12 years of age is the ____ dentition period
mixed
