Teeth numbering quiz Flashcards
How many sets of teeth do people have
2 sets
what are the sets of teeth that people have in thier life time
permanent dentition and primary dentition
How many teeth are in each dentition
32 in permanent
20 in primary
what is the term for front teeth
anterior teeth
what is the term for back teeth
posterior
what is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches
quadrants
which teeth are referred to as the “cornerstone” of the dental arch
canines
what is the name of the space between adjacent teeth
diastema
what method of identification is used in universal tooth numbering system
Permant dentition 1-32
Primary dentition a-t
what is the term for a tooth with three roots
trifurcation
do primary teeth have mamelons
No
which primary mandibular molar is the largest
second molar
which arch is fixed and not capable of movement
maxillary
how many teeth are present in one quadrant of a complete adult dentition
8 teeth
what class of teeth is present in the permanent dentition that is NOT present in the primary dentition
premolars
