The mandible, teeth and TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
What are the decidous teeth and how many are there of each type?
A
Chidlhood
Incisior- 8
Canines- 4
Molars- 8
3
Q
How many permanent teeth are there and what types?
A
Incisor- 8
Canines- 4
Premolars- 8
Molars- 8
4
Q
What type of joint is the TMJ?
A
Modified hinge type synovial joint- Synovial condyle hindge type
5
Q
What are the 2 articular process that form the TMJ?
A
Mandibular fossa of the temproal bone
Condyl process of the mandible
6
Q
What movements of the mandible occur at the TMJ?
A
Elevation
Depression
Protrusion
Retraction
Side to Side Movements (lateral deviation)
