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) (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of incisors in the dental arch?

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

How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?

<p>Six upper and six lower (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system designates deciduous teeth by letter?

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

What are dental stone burs used for in restorative dentistry?

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

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

<p>Light Cure Composite (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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