Human Dentition: Deciduous and Permanent Teeth

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How many deciduous (primary) teeth are there in a human being?

  • 32
  • 20 (correct)
  • 16
  • 28

What is the function of the incisors in deciduous (primary) teeth?

  • Support of the lips (correct)
  • Chewing and grinding of food
  • Articulating speech
  • Guiding occlusion

What is the function of the deciduous molars?

  • Articulating speech
  • Guiding occlusion
  • Chewing and grinding food (correct)
  • Supporting the lips

How many canines are present in deciduous (primary) teeth?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent (secondary) teeth are there in a human being?

<p>32 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do canines in deciduous (primary) teeth function?

<p>Support of the lips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of teeth function in cutting food, articulating speech, and supporting the lips?

<p>Incisors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent incisors are present in the upper dental arch?

<p>Four (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent molars are present in the lower dental arch?

<p>Six (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for premolars?

<p>Bicuspids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which teeth are designated as the cornerstones of the dental arch?

<p>Canines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many primary molars are present per side according to the dental formula?

<p>Two upper and two lower (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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