14 Questions
How many deciduous (primary) teeth does a child have?
20
What is the function of the incisors among deciduous (primary) teeth?
Cutting food, articulating speech, and supporting the lips
How many deciduous molars are there in a child's dentition?
Four
How many permanent (secondary) teeth does an adult have?
32
What is the function of the canines among deciduous (primary) teeth?
Guiding occlusion and appearance
What is the function of the molars among deciduous (primary) teeth?
Chewing and grinding food
What is the function of the canines in the dental arch?
Cutting or shearing food and functioning as guideposts in occlusion
How many permanent canines are present in the dental arch?
Two upper and two lower
What is the role of premolars in the dental arch?
Functioning with molars in the mastication of food
How is the dental formula for permanent teeth expressed?
(I) Incisors, two upper and two lower; (C) Canines, one upper and one lower; (P) Premolars, two upper and two lower; and (M) Molars, three upper and three lower
What is the function of permanent molars in the dental arch?
Chewing and grinding food
How many permanent molars are present in the dental arch?
Six upper and six lower
What is the function of incisors in the dental arch?
Supporting the lips and articulating speech
How many permanent incisors are present in the dental arch?
8
Study Notes
Deciduous (Primary) Teeth
- A child has 20 deciduous teeth.
Incisors
- The function of incisors among deciduous teeth is to cut and pierce food.
- In the dental arch, the function of incisors is to cut and pierce food.
Deciduous Molars
- There are 8 deciduous molars in a child's dentition.
Permanent (Secondary) Teeth
- An adult has 32 permanent teeth.
Canines
- The function of canines among deciduous teeth is to tear and pierce food.
- In the dental arch, the function of canines is to tear and pierce food.
- There are 4 permanent canines in the dental arch.
Molars
- The function of molars among deciduous teeth is to crush and grind food.
- In the dental arch, the function of permanent molars is to crush and grind food.
- There are 12 permanent molars in the dental arch.
Premolars
- The role of premolars in the dental arch is to crush and tear food.
Dental Formula
- The dental formula for permanent teeth is: Incisors 8, Canines 4, Premolars 8, Molars 12.
Test your knowledge of dental terminology and human dentition with this quiz. Learn about deciduous (primary) teeth and permanent (secondary) teeth, including the number of teeth, their division into anterior and posterior teeth, and the types of anterior teeth such as incisors.
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