Teeth Flashcards
Dentition
Dentitionrefers to kind, number, and arrangement of the teeth of humans and other animals
List types of dentition
Animals whose teeth = same type, =homodontdentition whereas those whose teeth differ morphologically heterodontdentition.
What is the use of molars
Chewing and grinding of food
What is the use of pre molars
Tearing and grind food.
What is the use of incisors
Cut food
What is the use of canines
Bite off pieces of food tear at food
What is the use of the enamel
To provide a strong biting surface
What is the use of the dentine
Harder than bone but softer than enamel
What is the use of the cement
To cover the root
What is the use of the gum
To cover the junction between the enamel and cement
What is the use of the pulp cavity
Contains the tooth
What is the use of the periodontal ligament.
Helps to anchor the tooth to the jawbone
