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What is the function of the central incisor?
What is the function of the central incisor?
- Mastication and esthetic (correct)
- Esthetic and growth of the jaws
- Mastication and speaking
- Speaking and growth of the jaws
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
- Mandibular first molar
- Maxillary lateral incisor
- Maxillary central incisor (correct)
- Mandibular canine
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has trapezoidal outlines on the facial and lingual aspects?
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has trapezoidal outlines on the facial and lingual aspects?
- Mesial and distal
- Incisal outline
- Cervical outline
- Facial and lingual (correct)
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has a triangular outline with the base placed labially and apex lingually?
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has a triangular outline with the base placed labially and apex lingually?
Which type of teeth are used for cutting food and have a single cusp?
Which type of teeth are used for cutting food and have a single cusp?
How many maxillary incisors are there in total?
How many maxillary incisors are there in total?
What is the function of premolars in the dental arch?
What is the function of premolars in the dental arch?
Which teeth are used for cutting and slicing food into smaller pieces?
Which teeth are used for cutting and slicing food into smaller pieces?
In the context of tooth identification systems, what does 'C' represent?
In the context of tooth identification systems, what does 'C' represent?
What is the function of the maxillary central incisor?
What is the function of the maxillary central incisor?
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has trapezoidal outlines on the facial and lingual aspects?
Which aspect of the maxillary central incisor has trapezoidal outlines on the facial and lingual aspects?
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
What is the geometric outline of the crown on the lingual aspect of the maxillary central incisor?
What is the geometric outline of the crown on the lingual aspect of the maxillary central incisor?
What is the function of permanent premolars in the dental arch?
What is the function of permanent premolars in the dental arch?
In the context of tooth identification systems, what does 'P' represent?
In the context of tooth identification systems, what does 'P' represent?
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
Which tooth has the longest crown among all human teeth?
What is the function of the central incisor?
What is the function of the central incisor?
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
Where are the contact areas located on the crown of the maxillary central incisor?
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Study Notes
Functions of Teeth
- The central incisor is used for cutting food.
- Premolars are used for crushing and tearing food in the dental arch.
Characteristics of Maxillary Central Incisor
- The maxillary central incisor has a triangular outline with the base placed labially and apex lingually on the proximal aspect.
- The facial and lingual aspects of the maxillary central incisor have trapezoidal outlines.
- The contact areas are located on the mesial and distal surfaces of the crown.
- The lingual aspect of the maxillary central incisor has a triangular geometric outline.
Tooth Identification
- In tooth identification systems, 'C' represents canines and 'P' represents premolars.
Tooth Characteristics
- The maxillary central incisor has the longest crown among all human teeth.
- The maxillary central incisor is a type of incisor, which has a single cusp and is used for cutting food.
- There are a total of 8 maxillary incisors (4 upper and 4 lower).
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