24 Questions
Which of the following is true about the growth of children's head and face during the ages of three to six years?
The head becomes wider and longer
What is the difference between the primary incisors and the permanent incisors?
The primary incisors are more upright than the permanent incisors
What happens to the soft tissue prominence of the nose and mandible during the ages of three to six years?
It increases
What is the main direction of maxillary growth during the ages of three to six years?
Transverse
What is the cervical ridge buccally on the primary molars?
A ridge on the crown of the tooth
What is true about the roots of primary molars compared to permanent teeth?
The roots of primary molars are longer and more slender than the roots of permanent teeth
What is the difference between the crowns of primary anterior teeth and permanent teeth?
The crowns of primary anterior teeth are wider than the crowns of permanent teeth
What is true about the primary dentition and root formation?
The primary dentition completes root formation by 3 years of age
What is true about the color of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth?
The primary teeth are usually lighter in color than the permanent teeth
What is true about the growth of boys and girls during the ages of three to six years?
Boys are generally taller and heavier than girls
What happens to the overall facial convexity during the ages of three to six years?
It decreases
What is true about the cervical ridge buccally on the primary molars compared to permanent molars?
The cervical ridge buccally is more pronounced on primary molars
Which of the following is true about the physical changes in children aged three to six years?
The face becomes larger, wider, longer, and more detailed.
Which of the following is true about primary incisors?
They are more upright than permanent incisors.
What happens to the soft tissue prominence of the nose and mandible during the period of three to six years?
It increases.
What is the main direction of maxillary growth between three to six years?
Transverse direction.
Which of the following is true about the primary dentition?
The crowns of primary anterior teeth are narrower mesiodistally than permanent teeth.
What is true about the roots of the primary anterior teeth?
They are narrower mesiodistally than the roots of permanent teeth.
Which of the following is true about the cervical ridge buccally on the primary molars?
It is more pronounced on maxillary first molars.
What is true about the roots of the primary molars?
They are more slender and longer than the roots of the permanent teeth.
Which of the following is true about the primary dentition's stable period?
It occurs after root formation is completed by age 3.
Which of the following is true about the primary teeth's color?
They are usually lighter in color than the permanent teeth.
What is true about the overall facial convexity during the period of three to six years?
It decreases.
Which of the following is true about the weight and height of boys and girls during the period of three to six years?
Boys are generally taller and heavier than girls.
Study Notes
Physical and Dental Changes in Children Aged Three to Six Years
- During this period, children experience physical changes in their body and craniofacial structure.
- Boys are generally taller and heavier than girls.
- The growth of the head and face continues, resulting in a larger, wider, longer, and more detailed face.
- The primary incisors are more upright than the permanent incisors.
- The soft tissue prominence of the nose and mandible increases, while overall facial convexity reduces.
- The maxillary growth between 3 to 6 years is mainly in the transverse direction.
- The primary dentition completes root formation by 3 years of age, and the stable period clinically for primary dentition occurs before root formation is completed by age 3 years.
- The crowns of primary anterior teeth are wider mesiodistally in comparison with their cervicoincisal length than are the crowns of permanent teeth.
- The roots of the primary anterior teeth are narrower mesiodistally.
- The cervical ridge buccally on the primary molars is much more pronounced, especially on both the maxillary and mandibular first molars.
- The roots of the primary molars are more slender and longer than the roots of the permanent teeth, and flare out more apically.
- The primary teeth are usually lighter in color than the permanent teeth.
Test your knowledge on the physical and dental changes that occur in children aged three to six years with this informative quiz. From the growth of their body and facial structure to the development of their primary dentition, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the differences between boys and girls, the shape and size of their face, and the characteristics of their primary teeth. Keywords: physical changes, dental changes, children, primary dentition, facial structure.
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