14 Questions
How many deciduous (primary) teeth does a child have?
20 teeth
Which type of teeth function in cutting food, articulating speech, appearance, and for support of the lips?
Incisors
How many deciduous molars are there in a child's mouth?
Two upper and two lower
In permanent (secondary) teeth, how many molars are there in total?
8 molars
Which type of teeth function along with the incisors for support of the lips, cutting or shearing of food, and as guideposts in occlusion?
Canines
How many permanent (secondary) teeth does an adult have?
32 teeth
Which type of teeth are designated as cornerstones of the dental arch?
Canines
How many permanent molars are there in total?
18
According to the dental formula, how many premolars are there in the lower arch?
2
Which numbering system is widely used for numbering of teeth in clinics and practice?
Palmer notation
In the universal numbering system, how are permanent teeth designated?
By numbers, beginning with the last tooth on the upper right side and proceeding to the last tooth on the left side
What is the function of premolars according to the dental information provided?
Mastication of food
How many central incisors are there in total?
2
What is the function of canines according to the dental information provided?
Supporting the lips
Test your knowledge of dental terminology with a focus on deciduous (primary) and permanent (secondary) teeth. Learn about the basic classification of deciduous teeth into anterior and posterior teeth, and understand the number and distribution of primary teeth in the human dentition.
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