lecture 1

At what age do deciduous teeth emerge in children?

• 6 months

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

How many teeth are there in the deciduous dentition?

• 20

• 16

• 28

• 24

What are the common nicknames for deciduous teeth?

• secondary teeth

• adult teeth

• permanent teeth

• primary teeth

What is the main difference in the enamel color between deciduous and permanent teeth?

• Deciduous teeth are yellower

• Deciduous teeth are whiter

• Permanent teeth are yellower

• Permanent teeth are whiter

What is the main difference in the size of deciduous and permanent teeth?

• Deciduous teeth are larger

• Deciduous teeth are smaller

• Permanent teeth are smaller

• Permanent teeth are larger

What is the main difference in the number of teeth between deciduous and permanent dentition?

• Deciduous teeth have 28 teeth, permanent teeth have 24

• Deciduous teeth have 24 teeth, permanent teeth have 28

• Deciduous teeth have 32 teeth, permanent teeth have 20

• Deciduous teeth have 20 teeth, permanent teeth have 32

What is the main difference in the crowns of deciduous and permanent teeth?

• Deciduous crowns are longer

• Deciduous crowns are shorter

• Permanent crowns are longer

• Permanent crowns are shorter

How many teeth are there in the permanent dentition?

• 28

• 32

• 24

• 30

What is the main difference in the shape of deciduous and permanent teeth?

• Deciduous teeth are more rounded

• Deciduous teeth are more pointed

• Permanent teeth are more rounded

• Permanent teeth are more pointed

What is the main difference in the eruption time of deciduous and permanent teeth?

• Deciduous teeth erupt earlier

• Permanent teeth erupt earlier

• Deciduous and permanent teeth erupt at the same time

• None of the above