10 Questions
What is the appearance of tooth abrasion commonly described as?
V-shaped
What is dental erosion?
The irreversible loss of tooth structure due to chemical dissolution by non-bacterial acids
Which age group is most commonly affected by dental erosion?
Children ages 5–17y
What are the primary sources of tooth abrasion?
Toothbrushes, toothpicks, floss
Which term refers to the extent of the horizontal overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors?
Overjet
What is the term used to describe the misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the upper and lower dental arches?
Malocclusion
What is the term for open spaces found in deciduous dentition between canine and lateral incisor for the maxillary arch, and between canine and 1st molar in the mandibular arch?
Primate spaces
Which term refers to the wearing away of tooth structure by mechanical forces from opposing teeth through contact of its functioning surfaces?
Attrition
What term is used to describe the extent of the vertical overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors?
Overbite
What is the term used to describe a tooth that articulates during occlusion with a tooth in the opposing jaw?
Antagonist tooth
Test your knowledge of dental occlusion terminology, including concepts like occlusion, malocclusion, and occlusal plane. Learn about the relationship between upper and lower teeth during chewing and at rest.
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