Teeth Flashcards
“baby teeth”
deciduous
canine dental formula
3-1-4-2 (upper) 3-1-4-3 (lower)
feline dental formula
3-1-3-1 (upper) 3-1-2-1 (lower)
Incisors should be in by
5 months of age
canines should be in by
6 months of age
premolars should be in by
6 months of age
molars should be in by
7 months of age
Incisor root number (upper)
1
canine root number (upper)
1
premolar root number (upper)
P1: 1 root P2 & P3: 2 roots P4: 3 roots
molar root number (upper)
M1 and M2: 3 roots
incisor root # (lower/mandible)
1
canine root # (lower/mandible)
1
premolar root # (lower/mandible)
P1: 1 P2,P3,P4,M1,M2: all have 2 roots M3: 1 root
outside layer of the tooth
enamel
one of the hard tissues of the teeth which constitutes most of its bulk. Lies between enamel and pulp cavity.
dentine
the sensitive content of the cavity of the tooth carrying its nerve and blood supply
pulp
an adult canine has how many teeth
42
an adult feline has how many teeth
30
each tooth is made of of what 2 main parts
crown and root
the root is embedded in..
an alveolus of the jaw
the junction of the root and crown is the ____ of the tooth
neck
3 (circled) represents what part

cement