Dental Anatomy: Introduction and Nomenclature

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What term describes a dentition in which all the teeth are the same in form and type?

Diphyodont

Homodont (correct)

Heterodont

Monophyodont

What is the term for a dentition that is characterized by more than one type of tooth?

Polyphyodont

Homodont

Heterodont (correct)

Monophyodont

Which term describes the transitional phase when both deciduous and permanent teeth are present?

Mixed dentition period (correct)

Milk dentition period

Adult dentition period

Primary dentition period

What is the function of premolars in mastication?

Tearing, holding, and grinding Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent incisors are there in the mouth?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What are the teeth in the lower jaw termed?

Mandibular Signup and view all the answers

What divides each arch and the body into approximately equal halves?

Midline Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of biting or chewing of food?

Mastication Signup and view all the answers

How are the anatomical directions of right and left reversed when looking directly at the oral cavity from the front?

Right side is to the left of the viewer Signup and view all the answers

What is the movable member of the two jaws?

Mandible Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the permanent maxillary canine in mastication?

Holding and stabilizing food for tearing and piercing Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the crown form of the permanent maxillary canine from the central incisor?

The canine crown is wider labiolingually and exhibits one sharp cusp incisally Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the eruption of the permanent maxillary canine typically occur?

11 to 12 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cingulum in the permanent maxillary canine?

Strengthening the tooth and assisting in its esthetic appearance Signup and view all the answers

How does the length of the root of the permanent maxillary canine compare to that of the central incisor?

The root of the canine is longer, and the combined crown plus root length is greater in the canine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the permanent canines in mastication?

Tearing food, intermediate between incising and grinding Signup and view all the answers

From a proximal aspect, what is the general shape of the permanent canines similar to?

Incisors Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the position of the permanent canines in each quadrant?

It is important for the support of facial muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of the permanent canines is common to both incisors and posterior teeth?

Facial ridge Signup and view all the answers

What dental structure exhibits the greatest combined crown plus root length in each arch?

Permanent canines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dentition Terms

Homodont dentition refers to having all teeth the same in form and type.
Heterodont dentition features more than one type of tooth.
Mixed dentition is the transitional phase characterized by the presence of both deciduous (baby) and permanent teeth.

Teeth Functions and Structures

Premolars assist in grinding and tearing food during mastication.
There are eight permanent incisors in the mouth (four in the maxillary arch and four in the mandibular arch).
The teeth in the lower jaw are termed mandibular teeth.
The midline divides each arch and the body into approximately equal halves.
Mastication refers to the process of biting and chewing food.

Anatomical Directions

When examining the oral cavity from the front, the anatomical directions of right and left are reversed.
The jaw’s movable member is the mandible.

Permanent Maxillary Canine Details

The main function of the permanent maxillary canine is to tear food during mastication.
The crown form of the permanent maxillary canine is more conical compared to the flatter crown of the central incisor.
Eruption of the permanent maxillary canine typically occurs around the age of 11 to 12 years.
The cingulum in the permanent maxillary canine serves to provide support and stability during chewing.
The root of the permanent maxillary canine is generally longer than that of the central incisor.

Canine Function and Characteristics

Permanent canines primarily function to assist in piercing and tearing food.
From a proximal perspective, the permanent canines display a wedge-shaped general outline.
The position of the permanent canines in each quadrant is significant as they help guide the occlusion during the closing of the mouth.
Permanent canines share a feature common with both incisors and posterior teeth: they have a single conical root.
The dental structure that exhibits the greatest combined crown plus root length in each arch is the maxillary canine.

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Test your knowledge of dental anatomy introduction and nomenclature with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the arrangement of teeth in upper and lower arches, terms maxillary and mandibular, and the characteristics of the maxilla and mandible.