Unit 1 Flashcards
Maxillary
Teeth in the upper arch (maxilla)
Mandibular
Teeth in the lower arch (mandible)
Midline
Divides each arch into equal halves
Mid-sagittal plane
2 dimensional plane (aka, midline)
Quadrants
- Maxillary Right 2. Maxillary Left 3. Mandibular Right 4. Mandibular Left
Anatomical Directions
Reversed when looking straight on
Occlusion
Manner in which the mandibular teeth contact the maxillary teeth
Mastication
Biting or chewing food
Heterodont
Comprised of different types of teeth that perform different functions in mastication (ie: human teeth)
Homodont
All teeth are the same type (ie: lower vertebrates)
Diphyodont
2 separate sets of teeth (ie: humans)
Monophyodont
Only one set of teeth
Polyphyodont
More than 2, or continuos, sets of teeth developed throughout life
Deciduous Dentition
AKA Primary Dentition; The first set of 20 teeth (baby teeth) in humans tha come in about 6-20yrs; 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molars per quad
Permanent Dentition
2nd set of 32 teeth (adult teeth) in humans that come in from 6-21yrs
Incisors
2 teeth in each quadrant closest to the midline (central & lateral) 8 total, Biting, cutting, incising & shearing functions
Canine/Cuspid
1 tooth in each quadrant. 4 total. Cutting, tearing, piercing, and holding functions
Premolars/Bicuspids
The 4th and 5th teeth from the midline (1st & 2nd premolars). 8 total. Tearing, holding, and grinding functions.
Molars
The last 3 teeth in each quadrant (1st, 2nd & 3rd; AKA 6-yr, 12-yr & Wisdom tooth). 12 total. Grinding Function.
Primary dentition period
Period when only deciduous teeth are present (6 mo ? ~6 yrs when first permanent tooth erupts)
Mixed dentition period
Period when both deciduous and permanent teeth are present (~6 yrs ? 12 yrs) until the last deciduous tooth falls out
Permanent Dentition period
Period when only permanent teeth are present (~12 yrs ? rest of life)
Exfoliated
When a baby tooth falls out
Resorption
Natural process by which deciduous roots are ?melted away? to allow for exfoliation
Succedaneous
?succeeding? deciduous teeth; AKA, the permanent teeth that replace the exfoliated deciduous teeth. Only permanent teeth that aren’t succedaneous are the molars.
Dental Formula
A number and letter designation of the various types of teeth found in a dentition
Human Permanent Dentition (formula)
I ? 2/2: C -1/1: P -2/2: M ? 3/3
Human Deciduous Dentition (formula)
I ? 2/2: C ? 1/1: M ? 2/2
Anatomical Crown
Portion of the tooth covered by enamel; divided vertically into labial, middle & lingual; divided horizontally in incisal, middle & cervical thirds
Clinical Crown
Portion of the tooth visible in the mouth (may or may not be the same as the anatomical crown)