10 Questions
What are the common nicknames for deciduous teeth?
Primary teeth
At what age do deciduous teeth typically emerge in children?
6 months to 2 years
How many deciduous teeth are there in total?
20
What distinguishes the enamel color of deciduous teeth from permanent teeth?
Deciduous teeth have whiter enamel
Why do deciduous tooth crowns appear more bulbous than permanent tooth crowns?
Because the crowns are shorter
What is the term used to describe the cervical ridge present buccally on deciduous molars, which is well developed and deviated mesially?
Mesio-buccal cervical ridge
How does the enamel end in deciduous teeth compared to permanent teeth?
It ends abruptly at the neck
Why are the roots of deciduous molars more divergent compared to permanent molars?
To accommodate the developing permanent successors
What is a distinguishing feature of the roots of deciduous molars compared to permanent molars?
Absence of root trunk
When does calcification occur in deciduous teeth compared to permanent teeth?
Deciduous teeth calcify before birth
Test your knowledge about deciduous teeth in children, their functions, emergence timeline, and the types of teeth in deciduous dentition. Challenge yourself to identify common nicknames for the deciduous teeth.
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