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Which branch of dentistry is concerned with the dental care of children?
Which branch of dentistry is concerned with the dental care of children?
- Orthodontics
- Paedodontics (correct)
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
What is the definition of eruption of teeth?
What is the definition of eruption of teeth?
- The movement of the tooth from the oral cavity into the jaw tissues
- The completion of crown formation
- The movement of the tooth through the tissues of the jaw towards occlusion into the oral cavity (correct)
- The formation of teeth
Which factors can influence the formation and eruption of teeth?
Which factors can influence the formation and eruption of teeth?
- Emotional factors
- Genetic factors (correct)
- Social factors
- Nutritional factors
What is the primary dentition also known as?
What is the primary dentition also known as?
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At what stage does each tooth start to move toward occlusion?
At what stage does each tooth start to move toward occlusion?
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Study Notes
Dentistry and Children
- Pediatric dentistry focuses on the dental care of children, addressing their unique oral health needs from infancy through adolescence.
Eruption of Teeth
- Eruption refers to the process by which teeth emerge from the gums and become visible in the mouth.
Factors Affecting Teeth Formation and Eruption
- Genetic factors can determine the timing and sequence of tooth eruption.
- Environmental factors, such as nutrition, can influence dental development.
- Health conditions, including systemic diseases or dental-related issues, can also affect tooth formation and eruption.
Primary Dentition
- Also known as "deciduous" or "baby teeth," primary dentition consists of 20 teeth that provide essential functions in a child's oral cavity before permanent teeth replace them.
Tooth Movement Toward Occlusion
- The process of tooth movement toward occlusion begins at the eruption phase, where each tooth starts to align with opposing teeth for proper bite and function.
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Test your knowledge on the eruption of teeth in paediatric dentistry with this quiz. Explore the age-defined specialty that focuses on oral health care for children and learn about paedodontics, a branch of dentistry dedicated to dental care for infants, children, and adolescents.
