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Dental Anatomy: Development and Dentitions
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Dental Anatomy: Development and Dentitions

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When does the transition or mixed dentition period begin?

At about six years of age

What is the nomenclature for the system of names related to teeth?

Dental

How many deciduous teeth are there in total?

20

What is the function of the permanent premolars?

<p>To replace the deciduous molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent teeth are there in total, including third molars when present?

<p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is diphyodonty?

<p>Having two sets of teeth in a lifetime</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sets of teeth do humans have?

<p>Two sets: deciduous/primary dentition and permanent/secondary dentition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages/periods of dentitions recognized in humans?

<p>Deciduous dentition period, mixed (transitional) period, and permanent dentition period</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the primary dentition begin to form?

<p>Prenatally at about 14 weeks in utero</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does a child typically have a complete set of primary teeth?

<p>2½ to 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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