Intro to Dental Anatomy

Study Notes

Dentition Overview

Primary/Deciduous Dentition consists of 20 teeth, with no premolars and two molars in each quadrant, typically present from 0 to 6 years of age.
Permanent Dentition includes 32 teeth, emerging from age 6 to 21 years.

Dental Arches

Maxillary Arch has 10 deciduous teeth with 6 anteriors and 4 posteriors, or 16 permanent teeth with 6 anteriors and 10 posteriors.
Mandibular Arch mirrors the maxillary structure with 10 deciduous teeth or 16 permanent teeth.

Quadrant Structure

Each dental arch is divided into 4 quadrants at the midline, containing all teeth on one half of the jaw and including the last molar.

Upper and Lower Quadrants

Upper Quadrant includes maxillary right and left sections with 5 deciduous teeth (3 anteriors, 2 posteriors) or 8 permanent teeth (3 anteriors, 5 posteriors).
Lower Quadrant includes mandibular right and left sections with similar tooth distributions.

Midline and Quadrant Counts

Median line, also known as midline or midsagittal plane, serves as the division for the dental structure.
Each arch comprises 4 quadrants, with corresponding mirror images across the arches.

Deciduous and Permanent Teeth Counts

Deciduous teeth total 20; Permanent teeth total 32.
Primary Dentition Period spans from 6 months to 6 years.

Mixed and Permanent Dentition Periods

Mixed Dentition Period occurs from ages 6 to 12, during which both primary and secondary teeth coexist, beginning with the eruption of the first permanent tooth.
Permanent Dentition Period follows, where only permanent teeth are present, usually after the last primary tooth is lost around age 12.

Characteristics of Teeth

Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, amount to 20, with 10 in each arch and 5 in each quadrant.
Nonsuccedaneous teeth do not replace any primary teeth.
Permanent teeth, or adult teeth, total 32, comprising 16 in each arch.

Tooth Types and Succedaneous Teeth

Succedaneous teeth are permanent teeth that replace primary teeth. Permanent molars are nonsuccedaneous as they do not replace any teeth, while premolars replace primary molars.

Tooth Numbering Systems

Universal System starts at the patient's upper right quadrant, designating primary teeth with letters A-T and permanent teeth with numbers 1-32.
Palmer Notation System utilizes symbols for quadrants; numbers/letters are placed above (maxillary) or below (mandibular) lines for tooth identification.
FDI System employs a two-digit numbering scheme for teeth; the first digit indicates the quadrant and the second specifies the tooth position, numbered from the midline.

Measurement of Teeth

Teeth measurements are conducted using a Boley gauge with 8 calibrations.

Description

Test your knowledge with flashcards on dental anatomy, focusing on primary and permanent dentition. Learn about the specific number of teeth in each set and their arrangement. Ideal for dental students and professionals seeking to reinforce their understanding.