Dental Anatomy: Primary and Permanent Teeth
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Which term describes the first set of teeth in humans?

  • Primary dentition (correct)
  • Deciduous dentition
  • Permanent dentition
  • Compensatory dentition

    • What is the Latin origin of the term 'deciduous'?

  • To grow
  • To remain
  • To shed (correct)
  • To last

    • Which teeth are similar to the deciduous teeth in terms of shedding naturally?

  • Primary molars
  • Canine teeth
  • Permanent incisors
  • Wisdom teeth (correct)

    • What is the function of the permanent canines in humans?

    <p>Tearing and cutting food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to estimating a person's age based on tooth chronology and mandible anatomy?

    <p>Chronological age estimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total teeth are there in the primary dentition?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of teeth are known as 'predecessor teeth'?

    <p>Primary teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the differences between primary and permanent dentitions?

    <p>Primary dentition has premolars, but permanent dentition does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the important function of sound deciduous teeth?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the crowns of deciduous teeth from permanent teeth?

    <p>Deciduous teeth have thinner enamel and dentin layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the first set of teeth in humans?

    <p>Deciduous dentition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of teeth are similar to the leaves of trees, falling off or shedding naturally?

    <p>Deciduous teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of permanent canines in humans?

    <p>Biting and tearing food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to estimating a person's age based on tooth chronology and mandible anatomy?

    <p>Age estimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the permanent and primary dentitions?

    <p>Gradual replacement of primary teeth by permanent teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sets of dentitions do humans have in their lifetime?

    <p>Two sets: primary and permanent dentitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the deciduous teeth?

    <p>They have thinner enamel and dentin layers compared to permanent teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prominent feature of the crowns of maxillary incisors in deciduous teeth?

    <p>Labial and lingual surfaces are trapezoidal in shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the important functions of sound deciduous teeth mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the number of teeth in each quadrant of the primary dentition?

    <p>Quintessential teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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