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The three geometric figures used to outline tooth crowns are trapezoid, triangular, and ______.
rhomboid
In a trapezoid outline, the short side is cervically and the long side is ______.
incisally
One significance of the trapezoid outline is that it provides ______ between the teeth.
contact
The base of a triangle outline is ______ and the apex is incisal.
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The proximal surfaces of maxillary posterior teeth typically have a ______ outline.
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In the rhomboid outline, the occlusal surface is more ______ than the cervical.
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The outline that helps the tooth to be self-cleaning is the ______ shape.
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A key feature of the triangular outline is that it has a wide base, which adds ______ to the crown.
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The rhomboid outline allows the crown to incline slightly ______ to the root bases.
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The proximal surfaces of anterior teeth typically have a ______ outline.
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Study Notes
Tooth Crown Outline
- The crown outline of teeth can be described using three geometric shapes: trapezoid, triangle, and rhomboid.
- These shapes are significant for their influence on tooth function and stability.
Trapezoid
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Anterior Teeth (Labial/Buccal and Lingual Surfaces):
- Short side is cervical, long side is incisal/occlusal.
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Significance:
- Provides contact between teeth, stabilizing the dental arch and preventing food accumulation.
- Creates interproximal spaces for gingival tissue.
- Allows spacing between roots for supporting alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and vascular/neural supply.
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Posterior Teeth (Proximal Surface, Maxillary):
- Long side is cervical, short side is occlusal.
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Significance:
- Wide base adds strength to the crown.
- Constricted occlusal surface allows for efficient food penetration.
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Posterior Teeth (Proximal Surface, Mandibular):
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Similar to maxillary posterior teeth but with a rhomboid shape:
- Constricted occlusal surface comparable to maxillary posterior teeth.
- Crown inclines slightly lingually to root base, facilitating proper occlusion with maxillary teeth.
- Long axes of upper and lower teeth are parallel, preventing cusp clash during function.
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Similar to maxillary posterior teeth but with a rhomboid shape:
Triangle
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Anterior Teeth (Proximal Surface):
- Base is cervical, apex is incisal.
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Significance:
- Wide base provides strength to the crown.
- Tapered labial/lingual outlines converging to the incisal ridges aid in food cutting.
Rhomboid
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Posterior Teeth (Proximal Surface of Mandibular Teeth):
- Explained in detail with the trapezoid outline for mandibular posterior teeth.
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Test your knowledge on the geometric shapes of tooth crowns. This quiz covers the significance of trapezoids, triangles, and rhomboids in anterior and posterior teeth. Explore how these shapes influence dental function and stability.
