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How many sets of dentition do we have during our lifetime?
How many sets of dentition do we have during our lifetime?
- Three: deciduous, succedaneum, and permanent dentition
- One: deciduous dentition only
- Two: primary and secondary dentition (correct)
- Four: milk teeth, succedaneum, permanent, and exfoliating dentition
At what age do all deciduous teeth exfoliate?
At what age do all deciduous teeth exfoliate?
- By age 16 or 17
- By age 12 or 13 (correct)
- By age 6 or 7
- By age 20 or 21
How many teeth are there in the permanent dentition according to the Universal Numbering System?
How many teeth are there in the permanent dentition according to the Universal Numbering System?
- 16
- 20
- 32 (correct)
- 28
What is the Palmer's tooth numbering system used for?
What is the Palmer's tooth numbering system used for?
What is another term for deciduous dentition?
What is another term for deciduous dentition?
Flashcards
How many dentitions?
How many dentitions?
We have two sets of teeth during our lifetime: primary (baby teeth) and secondary (permanent teeth).
Deciduous teeth loss age
Deciduous teeth loss age
All baby teeth fall out by around age 12 or 13.
Permanent teeth count
Permanent teeth count
There are 32 permanent teeth in the Universal Numbering System.
Palmer's numbering use
Palmer's numbering use
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Deciduous teeth alternative name
Deciduous teeth alternative name
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Study Notes
Dentition Development
- Humans have two sets of dentition during their lifetime: primary (deciduous) and permanent.
Primary Dentition
- All deciduous teeth exfoliate by the age of 12-13 years old.
Permanent Dentition
- There are 32 teeth in the permanent dentition according to the Universal Numbering System.
Tooth Numbering Systems
- Palmer's tooth numbering system is used to identify and record teeth in a dental chart.
- Another term for deciduous dentition is primary dentition.
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