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When do maxillary central incisors initially calcify?
When do maxillary central incisors initially calcify?
- At 4-5 years
- At 10 years
- At 3-4 months after birth (correct)
- At 7-8 years
What is the geometric outline of the crown of maxillary central incisors?
What is the geometric outline of the crown of maxillary central incisors?
- Trapezoid with the smallest arm cervically (correct)
- Perfect square with equal sides
- Circle with a small radius
- Rectangle with equal length and width
What happens to the mamelons on newly erupted incisors?
What happens to the mamelons on newly erupted incisors?
- They are worn away to form a flat edge with use (correct)
- They remain unchanged throughout life
- They become more pointed with age
- They grow larger over time
What are the lateral incisors called?
What are the lateral incisors called?
At what age do maxillary central incisors complete eruption?
At what age do maxillary central incisors complete eruption?
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Maxillary central incisor calcification
Maxillary central incisor calcification
Starts 3-4 months after birth
Maxillary central incisor crown shape
Maxillary central incisor crown shape
Trapezoid, narrowest at the gumline.
Mamelons on incisors
Mamelons on incisors
Wear down with use, leaving a flat edge
Lateral incisors alternative name
Lateral incisors alternative name
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Maxillary central incisor eruption completion age
Maxillary central incisor eruption completion age
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