teeth Flashcards
1
Q
what are a deciduous set of teeth?
A
milk teeth in mammals
2
Q
what is the maxillary arcade?
A
the teeth on the upper jaw
3
Q
what is the mandibular arcade?
A
the teeth on the lower jaw
4
Q
what is dental formulae?
A
one half of the mouths number of teeth for each tooth type and jaw line
ICPM
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ICPM
5
Q
what is an incisor?
A
chisel shaped with sharp edges
6
Q
what is the role of the incisor?
A
the role is to cut the food
7
Q
what is the canine?
A
they are the sharp pointy tooth for tearing food
8
Q
what is a pre molar?
A
a flat ridged tooth for chewing
9
Q
what is the molar?
A
a flat tooth that is designed for crushing and grinding
10
Q
what is a brachydont?
A
a tooth that stops growing after eruption
11
Q
what is a hypsodont?
A
a tooth that continues to erupt throughout life
