Dental Anatomy and Embryology Final Review

Front

What signals the end of the mixed dentition period?

Back

Shedding of the last primary tooth.

Front

What tooth is represented by '8┘' in the Palmer Notation?

Back

Permanent Maxillary Right 3rd Molar.

Front

How can you distinguish the newly erupted permanent right maxillary canine from the left from its labial view?

Back

Mesial and distal contacts are on two different levels.

Front

What tooth is represented by '└4' in the Palmer Notation?

Back

Permanent Maxillary Left 1st Premolar.

Front

Which permanent molar is the largest in both dental arches?

Back

First molar.

Front

Define mixed dentition period.

Back

The mixed dentition period is the stage in dental development when both primary and permanent teeth are present in the mouth.

Front

What is the Palmer Notation system?

Back

A dental notation system that uses symbols to indicate the quadrant and the tooth number.

Front

What is the significance of the mesial cusp slope in canines?

Back

The mesial cusp slope is typically longer than the distal cusp slope, helping to differentiate between left and right canines.

Front

What is the function of primary teeth?

Back

Primary teeth aid in speech development, proper chewing, and act as placeholders for permanent teeth.

Front

What are the characteristics of the first permanent molar?

Back

The first permanent molar is the largest molar, has a distinctive cross-shaped occlusal pattern, and is often referred to as the 'six-year molar.'