22 Questions
What are the functions of incisors in deciduous (primary) teeth?
Cutting food, articulating speech, appearance, and support of the lips
How many deciduous (primary) teeth does a child have?
20 (10 upper, 10 lower)
How many canines are present in the deciduous (primary) teeth?
Two upper and two lower
How many permanent (secondary) teeth does an adult have?
32 (16 upper, 16 lower)
What is the function of canines in permanent (secondary) teeth?
Cutting or shearing of food and guideposts in occlusion
Which type of teeth are important in the chewing and grinding of food during early childhood?
Molars
Which teeth are designated as first or second bicuspid according to their order in the dental arch?
Premolars
What is the function of incisors in the dental arch?
Supporting the lips and articulating speech
How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?
Six upper and six lower
What is the function of canines in the dental arch?
Cutting or shearing of food and acting as guideposts in occlusion
Which numbering system for permanent teeth begins with the last tooth on the upper right side?
Universal numbering system
How is the dental formula for permanent teeth expressed?
(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
What is the purpose of the Palmer notation system for numbering of teeth?
Widely used in clinics and practice
Which system designates deciduous teeth by letter?
Palmer notation system
What are dental stone burs used for in restorative dentistry?
Contouring, shaping, and polishing
Which instrument is used for creating a glasslike luster on dental surfaces?
Light Cure Composite
What is the primary function of a rubber dam in restorative dentistry?
To protect the surrounding tissues from contamination
What is the purpose of an amalgum well in restorative dentistry?
To fill dental cavities with amalgam
What are dental stone burs used for in restorative dentistry?
Creating a glasslike luster on enamel, composites, and porcelain surfaces
What is the primary function of a rubber dam in restorative dentistry?
Isolating the tooth being worked on
What instrument is used for creating a glasslike luster on dental surfaces?
Amalgam burnisher
How many permanent molars are there in the dental arch?
8
Test your knowledge of human dentition and dental terminology with this quiz by Professor Ehab Saeed Abd Elhamid from Ain Shams University. Learn about deciduous (primary) and permanent (secondary) teeth, their division into anterior and posterior teeth, and the number of primary teeth in the child's mouth.
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