Tooth Formation Facts Flashcards
what creates first the root or the crown on a tooth?
the crown first THEN the root
what completes the formation of the tooth?
the Root Apex
what constricts w/age?
the pulp cavity
what continues to develop even though the tooth is done developing?
Dentin and Cementum tissues
what does NOT continue to form?
Enamel
in succedaneous teeth the permanent incisors and canine teeth will develop where to the deciduous teeth? and what is the EXCEPTION?
anterior teeth develop lingual to deciduous
EXCEPT Maxillary Central Incisors, will develop anterior to deciduous
in succedaneous teeth the permanent premolars develop where to the deciduous teeth?
permanent premolars develop in furcation of deciduous molars (b/w the roots)
which permanent teeth do NOT replace primary teeth?
Permanent Molars
