Dental Anatomy and Natal Teeth Quiz

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What is one characteristic of shelled-shaped crowns in natal teeth?

Poorly fixed to the alveolus and absent of a root (correct)

Well-fixed to the alveolus with a strong root

Solid structure with a medium-length root

Absence of gingival tissue around the crown

Which of the following factors is NOT related to the etiology of natal teeth?

Superficial position of the germ

Inflammation due to viral infections (correct)

Genetic predisposition involving a dominant autosomal gene

Eruption accelerated by febrile incidents

Which syndrome is associated with natal teeth?

Hallerman-Streiff Syndrome (correct)

Turner Syndrome

Marfan Syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome

What is a complication associated with natal teeth?

Interference with feeding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the gender predilection for natal teeth is accurate?

Predominantly found in females, approximately 66% Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of overjet in the primary dentition?

0 to 4.0 mm Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children had excessive overjet in the study mentioned?

72% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common occurrence in the primary dentition stage?

Generalized spaces Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the tooth relationship where the mandibular canine interdigitates in the embrasure between the maxillary lateral and canine?

Class I Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the mixed dentition period typically occur?

6-12 years Signup and view all the answers

What relationship indicates a developing class II molar relation?

Distal step Signup and view all the answers

What is the best natural space maintainer according to the content?

Natural tooth Signup and view all the answers

What occurs due to the premature loss of a tooth in primary dentition?

Loss of arch circumference Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cases correspond to teeth of the normal primary dentition according to the provided information?

95% Signup and view all the answers

What is the first treatment option when a natal or neonatal tooth is diagnosed as part of the normal dentition?

Maintenance of the tooth in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

At what age should cleaning of gum pads begin?

At birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of overbite in primary dentition?

10% to 40% Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for the removal of a natal or neonatal tooth?

Interference with feeding Signup and view all the answers

What is overjet in dental terms?

Horizontal distance between upper and lower incisors Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children in the study exhibited a reduced overbite or an open bite?

Over 60% Signup and view all the answers

Which oral habit is associated with a higher likelihood of reduced overbite or open bite in children?

Finger or pacifier sucking Signup and view all the answers

What is the average increase in maxillary arch width between the ages of 8 to 13 years?

2.2mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal reason for the decrease in arch length?

Loss of leeway space Signup and view all the answers

At what age do all permanent teeth except third molars typically fully erupt?

13 years Signup and view all the answers

How does vertical overbite change during the second decade of life?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

What do Andrews' six keys to occlusion primarily provide?

Guidance for precise tooth positioning Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the fictional and hypothetical approaches to occlusion development?

Both approaches are necessary to establish factual truths in occlusion. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the flush terminal plane during normal occlusion establishment?

It shifts mesially due to molar movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall trend in arch dimensions due to the growth of the mandible?

Decrease in arch length Signup and view all the answers

What defines Angle's class 1 occlusion?

Mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary 1st molar occludes in the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular 1st permanent molar Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a stamp cusp in occlusion?

It goes into the fossa of opposing teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes malocclusion?

Any deviation from ideal that may be aesthetically or functionally unsatisfactory Signup and view all the answers

What does 'static occlusion' refer to?

Point contacts between teeth while the jaw is not moving Signup and view all the answers

Which event is NOT a part of the developmental process leading to ideal occlusion?

Canine rotation Signup and view all the answers

In ideal occlusion, which of the following features is expected?

Class 1 molar and canine relation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of normal occlusion?

Crowding and rotation of teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does the shearing cusp primarily assist with?

Cutting food Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the early mixed dentition stage between ages 6-9 years?

Emergence of first permanent molar and eruption of permanent incisors Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'leeway space' refer to?

The difference in width between primary and permanent canines and premolars Signup and view all the answers

During the early mesial shift, which of the following occurs?

Deciduous dentition moves mesially under permanent molar eruption Signup and view all the answers

What describes the 'ugly duckling stage' between ages 8-10 years?

A self-correcting malocclusion in maxillary incisor region Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of incisor liability?

Difference in mesiodistal dimensions of incisors Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the late mesial shift?

Lack of primate spaces causes permanent molar to drift mesially Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the safety valve mechanism in dental occlusion?

It allows for the growth discrepancy of maxilla and mandible Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does the exchange of primary canines and premolars to permanent canine molars typically happen?

Second transitional phase (10-12 years) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Introduction to Dental Occlusion

Dental occlusion is the normal relationship of the occlusal planes of the teeth when the jaws are closed.
Salzman defines occlusion as the changing interrelationship of opposing tooth surfaces during mandibular movements and the subsequent terminal contact.
Wheeler defines occlusion as any functional contact of teeth from the maxillary and mandibular dental arches.
Angle defines occlusion as the normal relation of the occlusal inclined planes of the teeth when the jaws are closed.

Periods of Occlusal Development

Pre-Dental Period: Starts at birth and lasts for six months, encompassing the period before the first primary tooth erupts; typically marked by gums pads.
Deciduous Dentition Period: Occurs from 6 months to 6 years and is marked by the eruption of primary teeth.
Mixed Dentition Period: Extends from 6-12 years; a transitional period featuring both primary and permanent teeth.
Permanent Dentition Period: begins when the permanent teeth replace the primary/deciduous teeth and continues till all teeth are fully erupted.

Andrews Six Keys to Occlusion

Key 1: Class 1 molar relationship, wherein the buccal groove of the maxillary first molar sits in the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar.
Key 2: Correct crown angulation: The facial axis of every clinical crown should be positive and the gingival portion must be distal compared to the incisal portion.
Key 3: Correct crown inclination: The gingival portion of the upper incisors' crown should be lingual relative to the incisal portion; the labial/buccal portion should be labial or buccal to the incisal/occlusal portion in all other teeth.
Key 4: No rotation: Teeth should be free from rotations.
Key 5: No spaces: Contact points should be tight, without any spaces.
Key 6: Flat to slight curve of Spee: The curve of Spee should have no more than a slight arch, and intercuspation of teeth should be relatively flat.

Ideal Occlusion

An ideal occlusion entails a harmonious interdigitation of upper and lower teeth arising from the developmental process, encompassing jaw growth, tooth formation, and eruption.
In simpler terms, it is aesthetically and physiologically good.

Normal Occlusion

Angle's Class I is a normal occlusion where the mesiobuccal cusp of the maxillary first molar occludes with the mesiobuccal groove of the mandibular first molar.
Ideal occlusion has a coinciding midline, no crowding, spacing, or rotation; acceptable overjet is 2-4mm; crown angulation and inclination are correct; and a flat curve of Spee.

Malocclusion

Malocclusion refers to any deviation from the ideal that is deemed aesthetically or functionally unsatisfactory.

Static Occlusion

Static occlusion focuses on contacts between the teeth when the jaw is stationary, which are seen as dots using articulating paper.

Dynamic Occlusion

Dynamic occlusion analyzes contacts between the teeth during mandibular movements (sideways, forward, backward, or angled). Tooth contacts are no longer represented as dots but rather as lines.

Gum Pads

Alveolar processes are present at birth and are covered by a dense layer of fibrous periosteum.
The gum pads are pink and firm.
The gum pad gets segmented into labiobuccal and lingual portions.
The lateral sulcus is used to evaluate interarch relationships at an early stage.

Status of Dentition at Birth

Neonates are toothless for approximately the first six months.
The gum pads are not wide enough to accommodate the crowding of the developing incisors.
During the first year of life, the gum pads expand to accommodate the eruption of incisors in a good alignment.
Precise jaw relationships are usually not established yet.

Natal/Neonatal Teeth

Natal teeth are very rare and usually found in the mandibular incisor region.
Neonatal teeth are also rare, typically located in the mandibular incisor region, and may display familial tendencies.
The conditions frequently classify natal/neonatal teeth into four categories.

Complications

Natal teeth can cause interference with feeding, risk of aspiration, and potential trauma to the baby's tongue or the mother's breast.
Early tooth eruption may lead to mucosal ulceration.

Diagnosis

Radiographic verification assists in assessing the normal relationship between natal/neonatal teeth and adjacent and nearby teeth, as well as the presence of/absence of a tooth germ in the primary dentition.

Treatment

Natural teeth are the preferred treatment for maintaining the correct position if there's no interference with the baby's health or feeding.
Tooth removal should be considered only when teeth impair feeding; or the teeth are mobile enough to risk aspiration.
The presence of trauma and the risk of aspiration necessitate consideration of immediate tooth removal.

Cleaning of Gum Pads

Begin cleaning gum pads in the first week after birth.
Position the baby with its head on your lap and feet outstretched.
Gently wipe the gum pads with a gauze.

Self-Correcting Anomalies

Certain developmental anomalies in the jaw and teeth can potentially correct themselves over time.
Various factors, such as jaw growth, tooth eruption, and dietary changes, can influence these corrections.

Deciduous Dentition Period (6 Months - 6 Years)

This is the period when primary teeth erupt.

Chronology of Primary Dentition

This details the timelines involved in the eruption of primary teeth.

Overbite

Overbite is the amount of vertical overlap between the upper and lower central incisors.
It is typically expressed as a percentage or in millimeters.
Normal overbite in primary dentition varies between 10-40%.

Overjet

Overjet refers to the horizontal distance between the upper and lower central incisors.
It is usually measured in millimeters.
A normal overjet in the primary dentition range is 0–4 mm.

Spacing

Spacing concerns the presence or absence of gaps between the teeth in the primary dentition.
Generalized spacing is a common occurrence in primary dentition.
Other tooth spaces can be observed, such as primate spaces, which develop between the canines and first molars.

Canine Relationship

Deciduous canine relationship is typically stable in primary dentition.
Class I relationship entails the mandibular canine aligning in the embrasure between the maxillary lateral and canine teeth.
Class II relationship involves the mandibular canine positioning within the distal embrasure of the maxillary canine.

Molar Relationship

Flush terminal plane indicates that molar relationships align vertically with a tangent line passing through the molars.
Mesial step means the mandibular cusp sits ahead of the maxillary cusp in a mesial direction.
Distal step indicates that the maxillary cusp lies ahead of the mandibular cusp in a distal direction.

Mixed Dentition Period (6-12 Years)

Concurrent presence of primary and permanent teeth characterize this phase.
This is a critical period of development for occlusion and dentition.
Alveolar processes are more adaptive, making it an ideal time for orthodontic intervention.

First Transitional Phase (6-9 Years)

First permanent molar and incisor eruption.
Presence of early molar mesial shifts, associated with lower molar movement.
Space is created through differential growth of the lower jaw and physiological leeway spaces.

Second Transitional Phase (10-12 Years)

Final canine and premolar replacement from primary to permanent.
"Leeway" space refers to the dimensional difference between primary and permanent canines and premolars.
The combined mesiodistal width of permanent canine and premolars is less than the combined width of deciduous canine, first molar, and second molar.

Incisor Liability

Difference in mesiodistal dimensions between deciduous and succedaneous permanent incisors.
A more upright angle for primary incisors in comparison to permanent incisors is typical.
Decline in the incisor angle, from approximately 150-123 degrees.

Space Required and Space Gained

Shows a breakdown of the required and gained space during mixed dentition.

Safety Valve Mechanism

Natural occlusion mechanism that maintains proper occlusion and balances potential jaw growth mismatches.
The intercanine width of the maxilla serves as an important safety valve for the occlusion.

Intertransitional Phase (8-10 Years)

Stable period of mixed dentition.
Presence of deciduous canines between permanent molars and incisors.

Ugly Duckling Stage

A self-correcting malocclusion phase that appears in the maxillary incisor region between 8-10 years.
Erupting upper permanent canines often cause mid-line diastema accompanied by distal flaring of the incisors.

Permanent Dentition Stage

Period where the final primary/deciduous teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
Jaw bone growth typically slows and ceases towards the end of this stage.
Eruption sequence of permanent teeth in the maxillary and mandibular arches.

Occlusal Plane

Occlusal plane is a plane that passes through the occlusal surfaces of the teeth.
Determining the occlusal plane using a visual method is possible.

The Development of The Concepts of Occlusion

Three approaches to understanding occlusion: fictional, hypothetical, and factual.
Observation helps develop a factual understanding of occlusion.

Six Keys to Normal Occlusion

Collection of 120 models of naturally excellent occlusions and criteria used for selections (no orthodontic treatment; straight and pleasing;bite was generally correct; no benefit from further treatment).
Key 1: Class 1 molar relationship.
Key 2: Correct crown angulation.
Key 3: Correct crown inclination.
Key 4: No rotation.
Key 5: No spacing.
Key 6: Flat to slight curve of Spee.
Key 7: Correct tooth size or the Bolton's ratio.

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