Dental Anatomy Flashcard

Front

There are _____ incisor teeth in the primary dentition.

Back

8

Front

The human mouth is divided into two dental

Back

quadrants

Front

The mouth can be divided into six sections called

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sextants

Front

The anterior teeth include the

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incisors and canines

Front

Which type of teeth are not found in the primary dentition? Incisors, Canines, Premolars

Back

Premolars

Front

______ are the longest teeth in the human mouth and are used for cutting and tearing.

Back

Canines

Front

Which of the following is the preferred term for bicuspid? Molar, Premolar, Canine

Back

Premolar

Front

Which of the following surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth do you mainly see when someone smiles? Facial, Lingual, Mesial

Back

Facial

Front

The area where the mesial or distal surfaces of the tooth touch the adjacent tooth in the arch is the

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contact area.

Front

The relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during biting and chewing movements is

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occlusion.