Primary Dentition Overview

<p>Primary first and second molars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Younger children are more likely to have more severe damage to permanent teeth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thinner enamel, less resistant to acid attack, more prone to plaque retention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Damage or disruptions to the developing enamel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enamel hypoplasia and opacities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial infections in adulthood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first set of teeth that erupt in infancy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stage of development when the disruption occurred. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trauma to primary incisors can lead to an increased likelihood of developmental abnormalities in the permanent teeth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary teeth help guide the eruption and alignment of permanent teeth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A condition where a tooth erupts out of alignment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They only serve as temporary placeholders for permanent teeth and have no other function. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary teeth help to prevent the gums from receding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>C 1.5 - Identify relevant and appropriate dental, oral, craniofacial, and general anatomy (recognising the diversity of anatomy across the patient population) and explain their relevance to patient management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The set of first teeth that eventually fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth.

Key for proper spacing and health of permanent teeth; supports speech and nutrition.

Loss of primary teeth can lead to drifting teeth, malocclusion, and delayed eruption of successors.

Specific times when baby teeth emerge, typically from 6 months to 3 years.

Signs that baby teeth are coming in, including irritability, drooling, and gum sensitivity.

Injury to baby teeth can affect the development of permanent teeth.

Keeping space for permanent teeth to ensure proper alignment and eruption.

Knowledge of dental anatomy helps manage patient treatment effectively.

Conditions affecting the structure and appearance of tooth enamel due to disruptions during development.

A developmental defect characterized by insufficient enamel formation, resulting in thin enamel.

A genetic disorder affecting enamel formation, leading to thin, discolored, or missing enamel.

Includes inherited and acquired systemic conditions that disrupt enamel formation.

Enamel that retains more plaque due to its defective structure, increasing decay risk.

Increased likelihood of tooth decay in young children due to enamel defects.

The ability of enamel to withstand acids; defective enamel is more susceptible.

Damage to permanent teeth is more severe in younger children at the time of trauma.

Primary teeth differ from permanent teeth in number, size, color, premolars, and exfoliation.

Primary teeth are replaced by permanent teeth between ages 6-13 years.

Primarily, teeth erupt in a specific order starting at 6 months, with lower incisors first.

Common signs include flushed cheeks, sore gums, irritability, and increased dribbling.