Quiz 2 Flashcards
Primary Dentition
Baby teeth 20 teeth 4 2nd molars 4 1st molars 4 cuspids(canine) 4 lateral incisors 4 central incisiors
Primary Dentition Timeline
Arrive 6 months (P+O)
Age 3, all 20 teeth
First begin losing at age 5 1/2
Mixed Dentition
Combo of adult and baby teeth
Happens at age 6, ends at 12
Permanent Teeth
Adults set 32 teeth 4 3rd molars (wisdom) 4 2nd molars (12 year) 4 1st molars (6 year) 4 2nd bicuspids 4 1st bicuspids 4 lateral incisors 4 central incisors
When do the last teeth erupt?
18-25 years old.
Primary Dentition Start
Eruption of primary mandibular central incisor
Mixed Dentition Start
Eruption of permanent mandibular first molar
Permanent Dentition Start
Shedding of last primary tooth
Alveolar Process
Bone mat that holds teeth in
Alveolus
Tooth sockets
Incisal
Bottom end of anterior teeth (cutting teeth)
Mesial
Side of tooth toward the midline
Distal
Furthest away from the midline
Palatal
Backside closest to root of mouth
Lingual
Inside of mouth
Occlusal
Table top portion where you chew and grind
Don’t have on anterior teeth