Human Dentition: Dental Terminology
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What are the functions of incisors in deciduous (primary) teeth?

  • Cutting food, articulating speech, appearance, and support of the lips (correct)
  • Chewing and grinding of food
  • Support of the lips and guideposts in occlusion
  • Articulating speech and appearance

    • How many deciduous (primary) teeth does a child have?

  • 32 (16 upper, 16 lower)
  • 20 (10 upper, 10 lower) (correct)
  • 28 (14 upper, 14 lower)
  • 24 (12 upper, 12 lower)

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

  • Two upper and two lower (correct)
  • Five upper and five lower
  • Four upper and four lower
  • Three upper and three lower

    • How many permanent (secondary) teeth does an adult have?

    <p>32 (16 upper, 16 lower)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of canines in permanent (secondary) teeth?

    <p>Cutting or shearing of food and guideposts in occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of teeth are important in the chewing and grinding of food during early childhood?

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

    Which teeth are designated as first or second bicuspid according to their order in the dental arch?

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

    What is the function of incisors in the dental arch?

    <p>Supporting the lips and articulating speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?

    <p>Six upper and six lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of canines in the dental arch?

    <p>Cutting or shearing of food and acting as guideposts in occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which numbering system for permanent teeth begins with the last tooth on the upper right side?

    <p>Universal numbering system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the dental formula for permanent teeth expressed?

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

    What is the purpose of the Palmer notation system for numbering of teeth?

    <p>Widely used in clinics and practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system designates deciduous teeth by letter?

    <p>Palmer notation system​</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are dental stone burs used for in restorative dentistry?

    <p>Contouring, shaping, and polishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is used for creating a glasslike luster on dental surfaces?

    <p>Light Cure Composite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a rubber dam in restorative dentistry?

    <p>To protect the surrounding tissues from contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an amalgum well in restorative dentistry?

    <p>To fill dental cavities with amalgam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are dental stone burs used for in restorative dentistry?

    <p>Creating a glasslike luster on enamel, composites, and porcelain surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a rubber dam in restorative dentistry?

    <p>Isolating the tooth being worked on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument is used for creating a glasslike luster on dental surfaces?

    <p>Amalgam burnisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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