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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do canines in deciduous (primary) teeth function?

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

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

    <p>Incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for premolars?

    <p>Bicuspids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Canines</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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