Chapter 16 review

Where are mamelons seen most frequently on deciduous teeth?

• Mandibular central incisor

• Maxillary central incisor

• Maxillary canine

• Mandibular first molar

Which is the smallest tooth in the deciduous dentition?

• Maxillary central incisor

• Mandibular canine

• Mandibular central incisor

• Maxillary canine

Which deciduous tooth looks like a permanent maxillary first molar?

• Maxillary first molar

• Maxillary second molar

• Mandibular first molar

• Mandibular second molar

Which deciduous tooth is replaced by permanent mandibular first premolar?

• Mandibular first molar

• Mandibular second molar

• Mandibular first premolar

• Mandibular second premolar

The roots of deciduous molars flare more than those of permanent molars

• True

• False

Roots of primary teeth have thinner enamel

• True

• False

Pulp chambers in primary teeth take up more tooth space than permanent teeth.

• True

• False