Tooth Morphology

Question 1

The third molar and the _________ vary in form more than any other teeth in the mouth.

Answer 1

Maxillary lateral incisors

Question 2

The smallest teeth in permanent dentition are

Answer 2

Mandibular central incisors

Question 3

The _________ are the longest teeth in permanent dentition and are known as the cornerstone of the dental arches.

Answer 3

Canines (Cuspids)

Question 4

Which teeth have an incisal edge?

Answer 4

Canines

Question 5

The size, shape, color, and position all directly related to how a person looks; they play an important role in a person’s appearance.

Answer 5

Anterior Teeth

Question 6

Are the rounded enamel extensions on the incisal ridge of newly erupted central and lateral maxillary incisors.

Answer 6

Mamelons

Question 7

A________ is a pinpoint depression in the occlusal surface of a posterior teeth where two or more fissure or grooves meet.

Answer 7

Pit

Question 8

The _________ Replace the primary first and second molar.

Answer 8

Premolar (Bicuspids)

Question 9

The ________ premolars have two bifurcated roots.

Answer 9

Maxillary first premolar

Question 10

All permanent premolars have the same number of cuspids and roots

Answer 10

False

Question 11

There are __________ molars in permanent dentition.

Answer 11

12

Question 12

Permanent maxillary have __________ roots.

Answer 12

3 well developed

Question 13

The permanent molars are succedaneous teeth.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

The cuspid of carabelli is found on the.

Answer 14

Maxillary first molar

Question 15

___________ are refer to as the wisdom teeth.

Answer 15

Third molar

Question 16

Using the universal numbering system what are the numbers for the permanent thirst molar.

Answer 16

1
16
17
32

Question 17

The ________ ofter appear as a developmental anomaly, different in size, shape, contour, and related position.

Answer 17

The maxillary and mandibular third molars

Question 18

Characteristics of the primary dentition include

Answer 18

Larger pulp chambers, whiter and thinner enamel in comparison to the permanent dentition

Question 19

The primary dentition has __________ molars and ______ premolars.

Answer 19

• *8

* No

Question 20

The primary teeth are number in the universal numbering system by using

Answer 20

letters A-T

Question 21

The study of the form and shape of the teeth.

Answer 21

Tooth Morphology