Dental Anatomy Chapter 11 Recall Questions

What are the two sets of teeth that people have in their lifetime?

How many teeth are in each dentition?

What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches?

What are the terms for the front teeth and back teeth?

What are the four types of teeth?

Which tooth is referred to as the 'cornerstone' of the dental arch?

What are the five surfaces of the teeth?

What is the name for the space between adjacent teeth?

What is the name of the area where adjacent teeth physically touch?

What is the name of the triangular space toward the gingiva between adjacent teeth?

What is the term for the junction of two tooth surfaces?

What is the name for the third of the tooth nearest the end of the root?

What is the name for the position of the teeth when they are in chewing movements?

What is the term for teeth that are in poor occlusion?

What is the technical term for class III malocclusion?

What classification is neutroclusion?

What is the name for the curve of the occlusal plane?

Dental Anatomy Overview

Two sets of teeth: primary (deciduous) and permanent (succedaneous).
Primary dentition comprises 20 teeth; permanent dentition includes 32 teeth.

Dental Arch Division

Dental arches are divided into four sections known as quadrants.

Types of Teeth

Front teeth are referred to as anterior teeth; back teeth are called posterior teeth.
Four types of teeth include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
Canines are considered the "cornerstone" of the dental arch.

Tooth Surfaces and Spaces

Teeth possess five surfaces: facial, lingual, masticatory, mesial, and distal.
The area between adjacent teeth is called interproximal surfaces.
The contact area refers to where adjacent teeth physically touch.
Embrasure is a triangular space located toward the gingiva between adjacent teeth.

Tooth Junctions and Positions

The junction of two tooth surfaces is termed contact.
The apical third of a tooth is the portion nearest the end of the root.

Occlusion Concepts

Occlusion describes the position of teeth during chewing movements.
Malocclusion is the term for teeth that are in poor occlusion.
Class III malocclusion is known as mesioclusion.
Neutroclusion is classified as Class I, indicating an ideal mesiodistal relationship between the jaws and dental arches.
The curve of the occlusal plane is referred to as the curve of Spee.

Test your knowledge with flashcards from Dental Anatomy Chapter 11. This quiz covers essential concepts like types of teeth and their quantities, helping reinforce important terminology. Perfect for dental students looking to review key definitions and terms.