Questions and Answers
What are Set Traits?
Characteristics that differentiate teeth in the primary and secondary dentitions.
What are Arch Traits?
Characteristics that differentiate the maxillary and mandibular teeth in the same class.
What are Class Traits?
Characteristics that are unique to a specific type or class of teeth.
What are Type Traits?
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Study Notes
Set Traits
- Define the unique characteristics that distinguish teeth in primary (deciduous) and secondary (permanent) dentitions.
- Important for identifying developmental stages of dentition.
Arch Traits
- Identify the distinguishing features of maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (lower jaw) teeth within the same class.
- Useful in orthodontics and dental diagnosis for determining alignment and occlusion issues.
Class Traits
- Highlight specific characteristics that are exclusive to a particular class or category of teeth, such as incisors, canines, or molars.
- Aids in the classification and understanding of tooth functions and morphology.
Type Traits
- Represent the most distinctive traits that contribute to the uniqueness of an individual tooth.
- Critical for forensic dentistry and tooth identification, particularly in cases of dental records matching.
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