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What does the term 'dentition' refer to?
What does the term 'dentition' refer to?
What does 'diphyodont' mean?
What does 'diphyodont' mean?
How is human dentition described?
How is human dentition described?
What is the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of teeth known as?
What is the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of teeth known as?
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What does 'heterodont' mean in relation to teeth?
What does 'heterodont' mean in relation to teeth?
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What does 'diphyodont' mean in relation to teeth?
What does 'diphyodont' mean in relation to teeth?
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What is the term used to describe the number, type, and arrangement of teeth in a person or animal?
What is the term used to describe the number, type, and arrangement of teeth in a person or animal?
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What does 'heterodont' mean in relation to teeth?
What does 'heterodont' mean in relation to teeth?
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What is the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of teeth known as?
What is the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of teeth known as?
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What is the term for anything related to teeth?
What is the term for anything related to teeth?
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Study Notes
Dental Terminology
- Dentition: Refers to the arrangement of teeth in a person's or animal's mouth.
classification of teeth
- Diphyodont: Means having two sets of teeth, one set of milk teeth (primary teeth) and one set of permanent teeth.
Human Dentition
- Human Dentition: Described as diphyodont, meaning having two sets of teeth: milk teeth (primary teeth) and permanent teeth.
Study of Teeth
- Odontology: The study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of teeth.
Tooth Variation
- Heterodont: Means having teeth of different shapes, sizes, and functions.
Dental Arrangement
- Dental Formula: The term used to describe the number, type, and arrangement of teeth in a person or animal.
General Dental Term
- Odontic: The term for anything related to teeth.
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Test your knowledge of dental anatomy with this quiz! Learn about the classifications, appearance, and development of teeth, as well as how to identify the morphological and anatomical characteristics of primary and permanent teeth. Sharpen your understanding of dens and dental terminology in this informative quiz.
